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10 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
9 ft
Minor Flood
8.3 ft
Action Stage
7.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10 ft
At 10.0 feet, widespread damage to state and county roads between Spring Valley State Park and Panaca. Flood damage possilbe to homes along Eagle Street and buildings around Eagle Valley Resort. High inflows into Echo Canyon Reservoir may overwhelm discharge capabilities out of the reservoir; water would spill down emergency spillway.
9.29 ft
Recorded stage 9.29 feet on March 15, 2023. Measured discharge was 1500 cfs.
9 ft
At 9.0 feet, preparations needed in Ursine to protect structures adjacent to Meadow Valley Wash; from Eagle Valley Resort south to Eagle Street. All roads from Spring Valley State Park south to Echo Canyon likely closed due to flooding.
8.91 ft
Recorded stage 8.91 feet on January 11, 2005. Measured discharge was 950 cfs.
8.3 ft
At 8.3 feet, additional water flowing over Nevada Highway 322 between Ursine and Spring Valley State Park making the highway impassable. Eagle Street in Ursine flooded and impassable. Flooding of fields in Eagle Valley and Rose Valley adjecent to Meadow Valley Wash.
8.2 ft
Recorded stage 8.20 feet on February 8, 2017. Measured discharge 557 cfs.
7.5 ft
At 7.5 feet, water starts overtopping Nevada Highway 322 between Ursine and Spring Valley State Park.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2023 | 9.29 ft | 1,500 cfs |
| Jan 10, 2005 | 8.91 ft | 950 cfs |
| Jan 16, 2019 | 8.58 ft | 557 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
MVEN2
River
Meadow Valley Wash
County
Lincoln, NV
Coordinates
38.0042°N, 114.2061°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Meadow Valley Wash near Ursine?
The Meadow Valley Wash near Ursine gauge is maintained by USGS (site 09417500) 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 Meadow Valley Wash near Ursine?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Meadow Valley Wash near Ursine is 8.3 feet. Action stage begins at 7.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when Meadow Valley Wash rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Meadow Valley Wash near Ursine 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 Meadow Valley Wash near Ursine gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lincoln County, Nevada at coordinates 38.0042°N, 114.2061°W. USGS site number: 09417500. 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