Please Note: 1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
Record flooding, similar to the flood of January, 2 1997. Widespread and major damage is likely to many homes, businesses, bridges and roads near the river from the Alpine Meadows area through Truckee.
9.5 Feet
Near record flooding, widespread damage to homes, businesses, roads, and bridges along river from Alpine Meadows through Truckee.
8.5 Feet
Major flooding from the Alpine Meadows area through Truckee. Significant damage is likely to many roads, bridges, structures and homes along the river.
7.5 Feet
Major flood stage. Major flooding with damage to roads, bridges and structures along the Truckee River between Alpine Meadows and Truckee including low lying homes. Highway 89 likely overtopped near the Pole Creek Road.
7.0 Feet
Moderate flooding along Truckee River between Alpine Meadows and Truckee. Significant damage to some private bridges and low-lying structures along the river is possible. Flows similar to the flood of December 31 2005.
6.5 Feet
Moderate flood stage. Flooding from Alpine Meadows to Truckee, including yards, crawlspaces, basements, private bridges and campgrounds. Flows similar to January 2017 event.
5.5 Feet
Flood stage. Minor flooding from Alpine Meadows to Truckee. Minor flooding of landscapes, basements and crawlspaces in low lying properties. Riverside campgrounds may be impacted by flooding from small tributaries and overland flow, but little impact is expected from the river.
5.0 Feet
Minor flooding from Bear Creek in the Alpine Meadows area to Truckee. Truckee River bike path between the River Ranch at Alpine Meadows Road to Tahoe City flooded up to a foot deep. Minor flooding of basements and yards of some low-lying homes along the river. Deep Creek Campground has limited access due to flooding. Minor flooding begins at Silver Creek Campground. About 2850 cfs. USGS estimates this much flow has about a 1 in 5 chance of being exceeded any year.
4.5 Feet
Monitor Stage, No flooding along the Truckee River from Alpine Meadows to Truckee.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ072)
Today: Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level rising above 10000 feet. Highs 61 to 71. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then slight chance of showers after midnight. Snow level 10000 feet lowering to 9000 feet. Lows 36 to 46. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Snow level 8500 to 9000 feet. Highs 50 to 60. Light winds becoming southwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 8000 feet. Lows 31 to 41. West winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500 to 8000 feet. Highs 45 to 55. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 30 to 40.
Monday and Monday Night: Clear. Highs 53 to 63. Lows 33 to 43.
Tuesday through Thursday: Clear. Highs 62 to 72. Lows 36 to 46.
Product Disclaimer
This river graphic is not intended to serve as a
substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements
issued by the NWS Reno Weather Forecast Office. Observations
are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast"
should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products.
River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty
due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning
purposes only.
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