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TRUCKEE RIVER - WADSWORTH (WADN2)
Latitude: 39.63º NLongitude: 119.28º WElevation: 4070 Feet
Location: Washoe County in NevadaBulletin Group: Eastern SierraRiver Group: Eastern Sierra
Monitor Stage: 13.0 FeetFlood Stage: 15.0 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2022*
5,380
11.14
Oct 25, 2021
2021*
487
5.18
Jun 4, 2021
2020*
1,490
7.07
May 18, 2020
2019*
6,670
12.38
Feb 14, 2019
2018*
6,020
11.73
Apr 8, 2018
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Discontinuous 1965 - Present) - Ranked by Flow
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.
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Impacts - E19 Information
13.0 FeetMonitor stage. Very high flow, but no flooding between between Derby Dam and Nixon, river is near bank full in some areas.
15.0 FeetFlood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural lands along the river.
17.0 FeetSignificant 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 FeetMajor 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 FeetNear 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.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (NVZ003)
Today: Cloudy. Chance of showers. Snow level rising to 5000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs 44 to 49. Light winds becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Showers likely. Snow level 5000 to 5500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch with 1 to 4 inches above 5000 feet. Lows 30 to 35. Light winds.

Saturday: Showers likely in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. Snow level 5000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch with 1 to 5 inches above 5000 feet. Highs 43 to 48. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Showers likely. Snow level 5000 feet. Lows 30 to 35. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Chance of showers. Snow level rising to 5000 feet. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows 25 to 30.

Monday and Monday Night: Clear. Highs 49 to 54. Lows 31 to 36.

Tuesday and Tuesday Night: Clear. Highs 59 to 64. Lows 35 to 40.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 63 to 68.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 34 to 39.

Thursday: Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs 53 to 58.
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.