Major Flood
12.5 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
11.5 ft
Minor Flood
10.5 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
12.5 ft
PRELIMINARY!! Major flooding throughout reach.
11.5 ft
PRELIMINARY!! Moderate flooding throughout reach.
10.5 ft
PRELIMINARY!! Flood Stage...minor lowland flooding.
9.5 ft
PRELIMINARY!! Monitor Stage...very minor localized flooding.
9.25 ft
Approximate stage (converted to datum in use as of 12/22/2010) of record flood...12/31/2005...137 cfs crest.
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 | 9.25 ft | 137 cfs |
| Feb 10, 2007 | 7.32 ft | 18 cfs |
| Jan 3, 2008 | 7.12 ft | 13 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
SWCN2
River
Sweetwater Creek (NV)
County
Lyon, NV
Coordinates
38.4417°N, 119.1300°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Sweetwater Creek (NV) near Sonoma?
The Sweetwater Creek (NV) near Sonoma gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10293048) 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 Sweetwater Creek (NV) near Sonoma?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Sweetwater Creek (NV) near Sonoma is 10.5 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.5 feet, and major flooding at 12.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when Sweetwater Creek (NV) rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Sweetwater Creek (NV) near Sonoma 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 Sweetwater Creek (NV) near Sonoma gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Nevada at coordinates 38.4417°N, 119.1300°W. USGS site number: 10293048. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
On This River
Downstream: East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch
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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.