Carson River at Dayton
Lyon County, Nevada
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 24.5 ft
Flood disaster along Carson River from Carson City to Dayton. Many roads and bridges washed out, homes and businesses flooded.
- 24 ft
Major flooding between Carson City and Dayton, with many roads, bridges and neighborhoods along the river flooded or inaccessible.
- 23 ft
Moderate flooding between Carson City and Dayton; some rural roads flooded, some areas along river become inaccessible.
- 22 ft
Flood Stage, minor lowland flooding between Carson City and Dayton. First reported impacts Santa Maria Ranch Park. Similar to 3/11/23 About 6600 cfs.
- 20.5 ft
Monitor Stage, no flooding from Carson City to Dayton. About 4000 cfs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2006 | 22.71 ft | 10,700 cfs |
| Mar 11, 1995 | 22.08 ft | 6,690 cfs |
| May 18, 1996 | 20.95 ft | 4,780 cfs |
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