Major Flood
24 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
23 ft
Minor Flood
22 ft
Action Stage
20.5 ft
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.
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, 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carson River at Dayton?
The Carson River at Dayton gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10311700) 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 Carson River at Dayton?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carson River at Dayton is 22 feet. Action stage begins at 20.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 23 feet, and major flooding at 24 feet.
How do I get alerts when Carson River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Carson River at Dayton 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 Carson River at Dayton gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Nevada at coordinates 39.2378°N, 119.5878°W. USGS site number: 10311700. 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.