Major Flood
9.5 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
8.5 ft
Minor Flood
7.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
PRELIMINARY!...Major flooding...about 1550 cfs.
9.5 ft
PRELIMINARY!...Major flooding...about 1400 cfs.
9 ft
PRELIMINARY!...Moderate flooding...about 1250 cfs.
8.5 ft
PRELIMINARY!...Moderate flooding...about 1100 cfs.
8 ft
PRELIMINARY!...Minor flooding. About 950 cfs.
7.5 ft
PRELIMINARY FLOOD STAGE!...Minor flooding. About 800 cfs.
7 ft
PRELIMINARY MONITOR STAGE!...about 650 cfs. Nuisance flooding.
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 31, 1996 | 13.72 ft | 2,500 cfs |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 10.26 ft | 1,390 cfs |
| Mar 8, 1995 | 9.61 ft | 1,200 cfs |
About This Gauge
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Dog Creek at Verdi?
The Dog Creek at Verdi gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10347310) 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 Dog Creek at Verdi?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Dog Creek at Verdi is 7.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 8.5 feet, and major flooding at 9.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Dog Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Dog Creek at Verdi 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 Dog Creek at Verdi gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washoe County, Nevada at coordinates 39.5244°N, 119.9955°W. USGS site number: 10347310. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Truckee River near Mogul
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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.