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Portage Creek

River

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

tributary of Turnagain Arm in Alaska

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Live flow only β€” judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. β€” USGS gauge 15272502, as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
272 ftΒ³/s
discharge
Gage height
26.73 ft
water level

No official beach-advisory feed for Alaska yet β€” follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge GLACIER C AT ALYESKA HIGHWAY AT GIRDWOOD, AK (10.2 mi away), as of Aug 21, 5:00 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Portage Creek

H: 52Β° L: 42Β°
Patchy rain nearby
Patchy rain nearby
51Β°
|
Feels like 48Β°
Precipitation
76%
Humidity
72%
Wind
7 mph
UV Index
0.9
Water Conditions:
πŸ₯ΆToo cold for most swimmers🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
Light drizzle
47Β°
3 AM
Light rain shower
47Β°
6 AM
Patchy rain nearby
44Β°
9 AM
Patchy rain nearby
46Β°
12 PM
Patchy rain nearby
49Β°
3 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51Β°
6 PM
Patchy rain nearby
51Β°
9 PM
Patchy rain nearby
47Β°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Portage Creek?
Portage Creek is a river in Alaska.
Can you swim at Portage Creek?
Live flow only β€” judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.

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