Major Flood
7.5 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
6.5 ft
Minor Flood
5.5 ft
Action Stage
4.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
Record flooding, similar to the flood of January, 2 1997. Widespread and major damage is likely to many homes, businesses, bridges and roads near the river from the Alpine Meadows area through Truckee.
9.5 ft
Near record flooding, widespread damage to homes, businesses, roads, and bridges along river from Alpine Meadows through Truckee.
8.5 ft
Major flooding from the Alpine Meadows area through Truckee. Significant damage is likely to many roads, bridges, structures and homes along the river.
7.5 ft
Major flood stage. Major flooding with damage to roads, bridges and structures along the Truckee River between Alpine Meadows and Truckee including low lying homes. Highway 89 likely overtopped near the Pole Creek Road.
7 ft
Moderate flooding along Truckee River between Alpine Meadows and Truckee. Significant damage to some private bridges and low-lying structures along the river is possible. Flows similar to the flood of December 31 2005.
6.5 ft
Moderate flood stage. Flooding from Alpine Meadows to Truckee, including yards, crawlspaces, basements, private bridges and campgrounds. Flows similar to January 2017 event.
5.5 ft
Flood stage. Minor flooding from Alpine Meadows to Truckee. Minor flooding of landscapes, basements and crawlspaces in low lying properties. Riverside campgrounds may be impacted by flooding from small tributaries and overland flow, but little impact is expected from the river.
5 ft
Minor flooding from Bear Creek in the Alpine Meadows area to Truckee. Truckee River bike path between the River Ranch at Alpine Meadows Road to Tahoe City flooded up to a foot deep. Minor flooding of basements and yards of some low-lying homes along the river. Deep Creek Campground has limited access due to flooding. Minor flooding begins at Silver Creek Campground. About 2850 cfs. USGS estimates this much flow has about a 1 in 5 chance of being exceeded any year.
4.5 ft
Monitor Stage, No flooding along the Truckee River from Alpine Meadows to Truckee.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 10.03 ft | 11,900 cfs |
| Jan 31, 1963 | 9.59 ft | 11,000 cfs |
| Dec 22, 1955 | 7.98 ft | 7,760 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Truckee River near Truckee?
The Truckee River near Truckee gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10338000) 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 near Truckee?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Truckee River near Truckee is 5.5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7.5 feet.
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Where is the Truckee River near Truckee gauge located?
The gauge is located in Placer County, California at coordinates 39.2963°N, 120.2055°W. USGS site number: 10338000. 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.
- Reported historic crests have been estimated using recent ratings due to previous channel, location and/or datum changes. USGS observed crests can be found at: waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt Please also see Additional Information tab at the bottom of this page.