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		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

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

Historical Mean Daily Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
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.

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

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. Patchy fog in the morning. Fog in the afternoon. Highs 47 to 52. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Areas of dense fog in the evening. Slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6500 to 7000 feet. Lows 29 to 39. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday: Rain and snow likely. Snow level 6500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Highs 45 to 50. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Monday Night: Cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Snow level 5500 to 6000 feet. Lows 28 to 38. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Snow level 5000 to 5500 feet. Highs 45 to 50. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of rain and snow in the evening. Lows 26 to 36.

Wednesday and Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs 47 to 52. Lows 29 to 34.

Thursday and Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow and rain. Highs 45 to 50. Lows 29 to 34.

Friday: Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs 46 to 51.

Friday Night and Saturday: Partly cloudy. Lows 24 to 34. Highs 46 to 56.

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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