CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

TRUCKEE RIVER - WADSWORTH (WADN2)

Latitude: 39.63º N	Longitude: 119.28º W	Elevation: 4070 Feet
Location: Washoe County in Nevada		River Group: Eastern Sierra

Monitor Stage: 13.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 15.0 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2019*	6,670	12.38	Feb 14, 2019
2018*	6,020	11.73	Apr 8, 2018
2017*	14,500	16.99	Jan 9, 2017
2016*	2,570	8.74	Jan 30, 2016
2015*	1,790	7.82	Feb 9, 2015
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Discontinuous 1965 - Present)
1997*	19,100	19.64	Jan 3, 1997
1986*	16,800	15.11**	Feb 19, 1986
2006*	14,800	16.89	Dec 31, 2005
2017*	14,500	16.99	Jan 9, 2017
* Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion
** Prior to September 1986, gage was located 0.5 mile downstream at a different datum.

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ003)

Today: Sunny. Highs 86 to 91. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Clear. Lows 53 to 63. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.

Friday: Sunny. Highs 86 to 91. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 56 to 66. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs 90 to 95. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 56 to 66.

Sunday through Monday: Mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs 93 to 98. Lows 58 to 68.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 58 to 68.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 91 to 96.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows 55 to 65.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 89 to 94.

Impacts - E19 Information
13.0 Feet	Monitor stage. Very high flow, but no flooding between between Derby Dam and Nixon, river is near bank full in some areas.
15.0 Feet	Flood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural lands along the river.
17.0 Feet	Significant flooding of agricultural lands and some rural roads along the river. Water approaching some low lying homes near Wadsworth and Nixon. Access to several homes may be limited or closed. Similar to 1/9/2017 and 12/31/2005 peaks.
19.0 Feet	Major flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads between Derby Dam and Nixon, including some structures in Wadsworth and Nixon. These areas include but not limited to Consetoga Ave, Quail Ave, and West Truckee River Ranch Road.
20.0 Feet	Near record flooding. Extensive flooding of agricultural areas, roads, homes and infrastructure between Derby Dam and Nixon. Numerous homes impacted near Wadsworth. Slightly in excess of January 1997 peak.

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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