Major Flood
19 ft
Current Water Level
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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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15.5 ft
Action Stage
14 ft
What Floods at Each Level
19 ft
Major flooding from Genoa to Carson City. Flooding of pasture, farms, many roads and structures near river, with significant damage.
17 ft
Moderate flooding from Genoa to Carson City. Flooding of lowlands, pasture, farms, some local roads and low-lying structures near river. Similar to January and February 2017 flood levels.
15.5 ft
Flood Stage: Minor lowland flooding from Genoa to Carson City, impacting primarily agricultural lands. Sandbagging may be necessary to protect private property near WillowBend Lane. Genoa Lane potentially inundated.
14 ft
Monitor Stage; no flooding from Genoa to Carson City, but preparations for flooding should begin if additional river rises are expected
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2005 | 17.53 ft | 12,000 cfs |
| Feb 9, 2017 | 17.11 ft | 9,780 cfs |
| Mar 9, 2023 | 16.19 ft | 5,200 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Carson River near Genoa?
The Carson River near Genoa gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10310407) 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 Genoa?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Carson River near Genoa is 15.5 feet. Action stage begins at 14 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 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 Genoa 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 Genoa gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nevada at coordinates 39.0124°N, 119.8310°W. USGS site number: 10310407. 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.
- Gauge readings currently unavailable.