Major Flood
19 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
17 ft
Minor Flood
15 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1997 | 19.51 ft | 19,100 cfs |
| Feb 18, 1986 | 18.38 ft | 16,800 cfs |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 17.33 ft | 14,800 cfs |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Truckee River at Wadsworth?
The Truckee River at Wadsworth gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10351650) 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 Truckee River at Wadsworth?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Truckee River at Wadsworth is 15 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 17 feet, and major flooding at 19 feet.
How do I get alerts when Truckee River rises?
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Where is the Truckee River at Wadsworth gauge located?
The gauge is located in Washoe County, Nevada at coordinates 39.6321°N, 119.2832°W. USGS site number: 10351650. 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
- 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.