USGS Water-Year Summary 2024
15129120 ALSEK R AT DRY BAY NR YAKUTAT AK
LOCATION - Lat 59°11'34.1", long 138°20'02.1" referenced to North American Datum of 1983, in SE 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 sec.35, T.31 S., R.42 E., City & Borough of Yakutat, AK, Hydrologic Unit 19010404,
DRAINAGE AREA - 11,417 mi². Previously the drainage area was reported as 11,000 sq. ft. The drainage area increased in the 2016 water year due to river piracy associated with glacial retreat.
REVISIONS HISTORY - The drainage area was updated to 11,417 sq. ft. on Feb. 10, 2025. Previously the drainage area was reported as 11,000 sq. ft.
The drainage area increased in the 2016 water year due to river piracy associated with glacial retreat.
SURFACE-WATER RECORDS
PERIOD OF RECORD - July 2011 to current year.
GAGE - Water-stage recorder. Datum of gage is 33.93 ft NAVD88
EXTREMES FOR PERIOD OF RECORD -
Peak streamflow for period of record is 375,000 ft3/s, 36.97 ft. on August 14, 2021.