Truckee River at Wadsworth

The past week

What floods at each level

• 20 ft

  Near record flooding. Extensive flooding of agricultural areas, roads, homes and infrastructure between Derby Dam and Nixon. Numerous homes impacted near Wadsworth. Slightly in excess of January 1997 peak

• 19 ft

  Major flood stage. Major flooding of agricultural lands and rural roads between Derby Dam and Nixon, including some structures in Wadsworth and Nixon. These areas include but not limited to Consetoga Ave, Quail Ave, and West Truckee River Ranch Road.

• 17 ft

  Moderate flood stage. Significant flooding of agricultural lands and some rural roads along the river. Water approaching some low lying homes near Wadsworth and Nixon. Access to several homes may be limited or closed. Similar to 1/9/2017 and 12/31/2005 peaks.

• 15 ft

  Minor flood stage. Minor flooding of agricultural lands along the river.

• 13 ft

  Monitor stage. Very high flow, but no flooding between Derby Dam and Nixon, river is near bank full in some areas.

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