Minor Flood
6229.1 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Action Stage
6228.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6229.1 ft
Flood Stage. Flooding begins to occur around the shores of Lake Tahoe, especially on the side of the Lake to which the wind is blowing (i.e., if there is a S wind, the N shore would have worst flooding)
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Truckee River at Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City?
The Truckee River at Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10337000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Truckee River at Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Truckee River at Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City is 6229.1 feet. Action stage begins at 6228.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at N/A feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Truckee River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Truckee River at Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Truckee River at Lake Tahoe at Tahoe City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Placer County, California at coordinates 39.1807°N, 120.1194°W. USGS site number: 10337000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey