Major Flood
10.5 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
9.8 ft
Minor Flood
9.1 ft
Action Stage
8.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Major flooding in Bafford Lane area of Fallon; homes, yards, wells, roads along river flooded. About 1250 cfs.
9.9 ft
Record stage 04/25/2017 with section of Bafford lane bridge removed to promote capacity.
9.8 ft
Moderate flooding in Bafford Lane area of Fallon with flooding of homes, yards, wells along river. About 1050 cfs.
9.1 ft
Flood Stage, minor flooding begins in Bafford Lane area of Fallon; homes near river should be protected by sandbagging. About 880 cfs.
8.5 ft
Monitor Stage, No Flooding in Bafford Lane area of Fallon, but sandbagging of homes and wells near river should begin if river expected to exceed flood stage. About 740 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2017 | 9.9 ft | 1,110 cfs |
| Jun 18, 2017 | 9.49 ft | 939 cfs |
| Mar 12, 2023 | 9.41 ft | 1,020 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
TRZN2
River
Carson River
County
Churchill, NV
Coordinates
39.5589°N, 118.7260°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carson River near Fallon?
The Carson River near Fallon gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10312275) 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 near Fallon?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carson River near Fallon is 9.1 feet. Action stage begins at 8.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.8 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Carson River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Carson River near Fallon 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 near Fallon gauge located?
The gauge is located in Churchill County, Nevada at coordinates 39.5589°N, 118.7260°W. USGS site number: 10312275. 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.