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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 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 | |||
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 |
2020* |
1,490 |
7.07 |
May 18, 2020 |
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. |
Location Photographs | ||
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: Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 87 to 92. Light winds becoming west around 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows 56 to 66. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday: Sunny. Highs 88 to 93. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 61. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to around 10 mph after midnight. Independence Day: Sunny. Highs 80 to 85. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night: Clear. Lows 48 to 58. Saturday through Tuesday: Clear. Highs 92 to 97. Lows 55 to 65. |
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. |