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| Latitude: 39.63º N | Longitude: 119.28º W | Elevation: 4070 Feet | |||
| Location: Washoe County in Nevada | Bulletin Group: Eastern Sierra | River Group: Eastern Sierra | |||
| Action/Monitor: 13.0 Feet | Minor Flood: 15.0 Feet | Moderate Flood: 17.0 Feet | Major Flood: 19.0 Feet |
| Observed Data Credit | |
 | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Mean Daily Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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| Most Recent 5 Years | |||
| 2025* | 1,030 | 6.37 | May 11, 2025 |
| 2024* | 1,620 | 7.39 | May 15, 2024 |
| 2023* | 5,640 | 11.40 | Dec 31, 2022 |
| 2022* | 5,380 | 11.14 | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 2021* | 487 | 5.18 | Jun 4, 2021 |
| 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 |
| 1980* | 8,820 | 12.41 | Jan 14, 1980 |
| 1982* | 8,210 | 11.92 | Dec 20, 1981 |
| * 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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| Location Photographs | ||
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| Flood Impacts | |
| 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 |
| 19.0 Feet | Major flood stage. 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. |
| 17.0 Feet | Moderate flood stage. 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. |
| 15.0 Feet | Minor flood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural lands along the river. |
| 13.0 Feet | Monitor stage. Very high flow, but no flooding between Derby Dam and Nixon, river is near bank full in some areas. |
| Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ003) |
| Today: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 46 to 51. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Tonight: Cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Lows 30 to 40. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the morning. Snow level 6000 to 6500 feet. Highs 48 to 53. Light winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 26 to 36. Light winds. Wednesday: Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 55. Light winds. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain and snow after midnight. Lows 31 to 36. Thursday through Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Highs 47 to 52. Lows 26 to 36. Friday Night through Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 25 to 35. Highs 51 to 56. Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs 51 to 61. |
| 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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