Upper Truckee River at South Lake Tahoe
El Dorado County, California
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What floods at each level
- 13.5 ft
Disastrous flooding all along Upper Truckee River with major damage to homes, businesses, roads and bridges. Similar to flood of Jan. 2, 1997. Approximately 5500 cfs with about a 1 in 75 chance of occurring any year.
- 12.5 ft
Major flooding along Upper Truckee River from Meyers to South Lake Tahoe with significant damage to roads, bridges, homes and businesses. Approx. 3000 cfs. About a 1 in 20 chance of occurring any year.
- 11.5 ft
Moderate flooding along Upper Truckee River in Meyers and South Lake Tahoe. About 2100 cfs. About a 1 in 10 chance of occurring any year.
- 10.5 ft
Flood Stage, with minor flooding along Upper Truckee River. About 1450 cfs. About a 1 in 5 chance of occurring any year.
- 9.5 ft
Monitor Stage, about 1000 cfs. No flooding. About a 1 in 3 chance of occurring any year.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 18 ft | 5,480 cfs |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 13.09 ft | 2,850 cfs |
| Mar 7, 1986 | 12.89 ft | 2,740 cfs |
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