Major Flood
9.5 ft
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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.
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
Major Flood Stage. Major flooding between Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows mipacting homes, bridges, businesses and infrastructure. near maximum reservoir release from Lake Tahoe. Most recent date of maximum full lake release was January 1997.
9 ft
Moderate Flood Stage. Moderate flooding between Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows impacting low bridges, landscapes and a few buildings.
8 ft
Flood Stage; Minor flooding between Tahoe City and Alpoine Meadows. Some inundation of low lying properties incluidng crawlspaces. River level approaching lowest bridges where trapped debris could cause additional impacts. Extended portions of the bike path are flooded. Flow very similar to April 2018 and slightly below high flow releases in April 2017.
7 ft
Monitor Stage. Bike path and low lying areas along the river flood between Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows
6.6 ft
Lowest portions of the bike path begin to flood.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 9.59 ft | 2,690 cfs |
| Jun 18, 1969 | 9.32 ft | 2,630 cfs |
| Mar 12, 1986 | 8.84 ft | 2,450 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Truckee River at Tahoe City?
The Truckee River at Tahoe City gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10337500) 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 Tahoe City?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Truckee River at Tahoe City is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Truckee River rises?
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Where is the Truckee River at Tahoe City gauge located?
The gauge is located in Placer County, California at coordinates 39.1663°N, 120.1444°W. USGS site number: 10337500. 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
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.