RIVER GAUGE · DONNER CREEK
Donner Creek near Truckee
Nevada County, California
Water level2.25 ft
Flow7 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action7 ft950 cfs
Minor flood8 ft1,209 cfs
Moderate flood9 ft1,483 cfs
Major flood10 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 7 ft
Flood Stage, Minor flooding occurs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 12.76 ft | 2,500 cfs |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 10.5 ft | 1,770 cfs |
| Jan 8, 2017 | 9.25 ft | 1,550 cfs |
More on Donner Creek
DownstreamTruckee River at Farad
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