Major Flood
5.5 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
5.2 ft
Minor Flood
5 ft
Action Stage
4.7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
5.5 ft
Major flooding of roads, bridges and lowlands in reach. Approx. 900 cfs. (Caution! Stage obtained by extending USGS Rtg #9.1, so may be erroneous.)
5.2 ft
Moderate flooding of roads, bridges and lowlands in reach. Approx. 400 cfs. (Caution! Stage obtained by extending USGS Rtg #9.1, so may be erroneous.)
5.05 ft
Record flood, 6/5/1969. 262 cfs. (Caution! Stage obtained by extending USGS Rtg #9.1; may be erroneous.)
5 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding throughout reach. Approx. 220 cfs.
4.7 ft
Monitor Stage, no flooding. Approx. 125 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 1969 | 5.06 ft | 262 cfs |
| May 19, 2006 | 4.96 ft | 204 cfs |
| Jun 20, 1967 | 4.9 ft | 183 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Desert Creek near Wellington?
The Desert Creek near Wellington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10299100) 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 Desert Creek near Wellington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Desert Creek near Wellington is 5 feet. Action stage begins at 4.7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 5.2 feet, and major flooding at 5.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Desert Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Desert Creek near Wellington 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 Desert Creek near Wellington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Nevada at coordinates 38.6486°N, 119.3250°W. USGS site number: 10299100. 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.