Major Flood
9.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
6.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
9.5 ft
Major Flood Stage, Major impact to roads, infastructure and parks.
8.5 ft
Moderate Flood stage: Expanding impacts along lower Carson River impacting Parks, and rural roads.
8 ft
Minor Flood stage
6.5 ft
Monitor Stage: Some inundation of low lying areas including Rolling A Open Space Park, and Santa Maria Ranch Park. Some Distributed campsites along the river impacted.
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 2, 1997 | 13.7 ft | 22,300 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1986 | 11.5 ft | 16,600 cfs |
| Feb 1, 1963 | 11 ft | 15,300 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carson River near Fort Churchill?
The Carson River near Fort Churchill gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10312000) 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 Fort Churchill?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carson River near Fort Churchill is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 6.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 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 Fort Churchill 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 Fort Churchill gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Nevada at coordinates 39.2917°N, 119.3111°W. USGS site number: 10312000. 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.