Major Flood
13 ft
Current Water Level
Gage Height
Loading...
Streamflow
Loading...
Last Reading
Loading...
FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11 ft
Minor Flood
10 ft
Action Stage
9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13 ft
Salmon Falls Creek is near the level of U.S. 93 and may be flooding the roadway at low crossings. U.S. 93 from Wells to Jackpot, NV may be closed to through traffic as further creek rise may inundate parts of the roadway about 3 miles south of Jackpot.
11 ft
Overflow from Salmon Falls Creek will completely inundate the rest area along U.S. 93, about 3 miles south of Jackpot, NV. Water may begin encroaching upon the shoulder of U.S. 93 near the rest area.
10 ft
Minor flooding occurs along the banks of Salmon Falls Creek. Water from Salmon Falls Creek begins entering the Salmon Falls Creek rest area along U.S. 93, about 3 miles south of Jackpot, NV.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
Loading chart data...
Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2017 | 17.11 ft | 4,040 cfs |
| May 15, 1984 | 14.27 ft | 3,860 cfs |
| Feb 11, 1962 | 12.65 ft | 1,970 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SFLN2
River
Salmon Falls Creek
County
Elko, NV
Coordinates
41.9447°N, 114.6886°W
Get Flood Alerts for Salmon Falls Creek
StormCast monitors this gauge and sends a push notification to your phone when the water level crosses into a new flood category — even at 3 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto?
The Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto gauge is maintained by USGS (site 13105000) 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 Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto is 10 feet. Action stage begins at 9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11 feet, and major flooding at 13 feet.
How do I get alerts when Salmon Falls Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto 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 Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto gauge located?
The gauge is located in Elko County, Nevada at coordinates 41.9447°N, 114.6886°W. USGS site number: 13105000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Salmon Falls Creek near Hagerman
More Resources
Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey