Major Flood
6 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
4.8 ft
Minor Flood
4 ft
Action Stage
3 ft
What Floods at Each Level
6.8 ft
Near Record flood with serious damage from Pleasant Valley to Vista, including the communities of Steamboat, Damonte Ranch, Mira Loma, Hidden Valley and the UNR agricultural farm. Livestock at the farm will need to be evacuated to higher ground. Impacts in Hidden Valley and UNR farm dependent on Truckee River level and backwater contribution. Similar level to 12/31/2005 and 2/17/1986 floods.
6 ft
Major flooding with significant damage from Pleasant Valley to Vista, including communities of Steamboat, Damonte Ranch, Mira Loma, Hidden Valley and the UNR agricultural farm. Livestock at the farm may need to be evacuated to higher ground. Impacts in Hidden Valley and UNR farm dependent on Truckee River level and backwater contribution. Similar to January 1997 level.
4.8 ft
Moderate flooding with some flood damage from Pleasant Valley to Vista, including the communities of Steamboat, Damonte Ranch, Mira Loma, Hidden Valley and the UNR agricultural farm. Multiple road closures likely. Impacts in Hidden Valley and UNR farm area dependent on Truckee River level and backwater contribution. Slightly exceeding the February 10, 2017 crest.
4 ft
Flood Stage: Minor lowland flooding approaching and potentially closing several roads including Towne Drive, Anderew Lane, and Rhodes Road. High flows in local ditches may also cause or exacerbate flooding.
3 ft
Monitor Stage; no flooding in reach, but some lowland inundation. Remove property from low lying areas, prepare for flooding if additional rises are expected, Excessive flow in local ditches could lead to localized impacts.
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 | 6.26 ft | 3,600 cfs |
| Feb 16, 1986 | 6.26 ft | 3,600 cfs |
| Dec 31, 1996 | 5.48 ft | 2,090 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SCRN2
River
Steamboat Creek (NV)
County
Washoe, NV
Coordinates
39.3771°N, 119.7437°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Steamboat Creek (NV) at Steamboat?
The Steamboat Creek (NV) at Steamboat gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10349300) 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 Steamboat Creek (NV) at Steamboat?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Steamboat Creek (NV) at Steamboat is 4 feet. Action stage begins at 3 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 4.8 feet, and major flooding at 6 feet.
How do I get alerts when Steamboat Creek (NV) rises?
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Where is the Steamboat Creek (NV) at Steamboat gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washoe County, Nevada at coordinates 39.3771°N, 119.7437°W. USGS site number: 10349300. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: Truckee River at Vista
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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.
- Reported historic crests have been estimated using recent ratings due to previous channel, location and/or datum changes. USGS observed crests can be found at: waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt Please also see Additional Information tab at the bottom of this page.