RIVER GAUGE · CARSON RIVER
Carson River near Fort Churchill
Lyon County, Nevada
Water level1.23 ft
Flow1 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:10 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action6.5 ft4,120 cfs
Minor flood8 ft7,400 cfs
Moderate flood8.5 ft8,650 cfs
Major flood9.5 ft
The past week
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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.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | 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 |
More on Carson River
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