RIVER GAUGE · TROUT CREEK
Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley
El Dorado County, California
Water level5.25 ft
Flow16 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:15 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action8 ft216 cfs
Minor flood9 ft386 cfs
Moderate flood9.5 ft550 cfs
Major flood10 ft750 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10 ft
Major flooding of lowlands, with some flooding of roads and structures along Trout Creek from Pioneer Trail to South Lake Tahoe. About 750 cfs.
- 9.5 ft
Moderate flooding of lowlands along Trout Creek from Pioneer Trail to South Lake Tahoe. About 550 cfs.
- 9 ft
Flood Stage...with very minor lowland flooding along Trout Creek from Pioneer Trail to near Martin Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. About 386 cfs.
- 8.5 ft
Bankfull...but no flooding in reach. About 275 cfs.
- 8 ft
Monitor Stage...no flooding. About 216 cfs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2017 | 9.36 ft | 485 cfs |
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