Kuparuk River near Deadhorse
Critical Stages
34' - Action
35.5' - Flood
37' - Moderate
Major
Latest Observation
Updated: 10:30 AM AKST 11/13/25
Status: Out Of Service
Stage: 29.81 ft
Flow: 2.8 kcfs
Forecast
Forecast not available for this location.
| Time | Stage (ft) | Flow (kcfs) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:45 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 5:30 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 5:15 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 5:00 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 4:45 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 4:30 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 4:15 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 4:00 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 3:45 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 3:30 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 3:15 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 3:00 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 2:45 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 2:30 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 2:15 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 2:00 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 1:45 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 1:30 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 1:15 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 1:00 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 12:45 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 12:30 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 12:15 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 12:00 PM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 11:45 AM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 11:30 AM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 11:15 AM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 11:00 AM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 10:45 AM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
| 10:30 AM 12/5 | -9999 | -999 |
35.5' -
Ice jams during breakup can cause flooding on the approach to the Kuparuk Bridge when the stage reaches 35.5 ft. When the channel is ice free, stages may exceed 35.5 ft without causing the approach to flood.
| Date | Stage (ft) |
|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2013 | 38.26 |
| Jun 6, 2021 | 38 |
| Jun 2, 2022 | 37.92 |
| May 24, 2019 | 37.89 |
| May 31, 2020 | 37.73 |
| May 19, 2015 | 37.61 |
| Jun 7, 1978 | 37.6 |
| May 25, 1996 | 37.57 |
| Jun 1, 2014 | 37.5 |
| May 20, 1990 | 37.28 |
| Jun 6, 2018 | 37.12 |
| Jun 7, 1982 | 37.09 |
| Jun 4, 1989 | 36.9 |
| Jun 9, 2001 | 36.74 |
| Jun 6, 1973 | 36.7 |
| May 26, 2009 | 36.68 |
| Jun 12, 2000 | 36.6 |
| May 23, 2002 | 36.58 |
| Jun 13, 2000 | 36.44 |
| Jun 5, 1971 | 36.4 |
Data provided by the National Weather Service.
