RIVER GAUGE · TRUCKEE RIVER
Truckee River near Mogul
Washoe County, Nevada
Water level5.78 ft
Flow343 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action10 ft5,300 cfs
Minor flood12.5 ft10,400 cfs
Moderate flood13.5 ft12,500 cfs
Major flood14 ft13,500 cfs
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 15.85 ft
Flood of record at Mogul gage, 1/2/1997; 17,600 cfs.
- 15 ft
Flood disaster in Reno and throughout the Truckee Meadows. About 15700 cfs.
- 14 ft
Major flooding, about 13500 cfs.
- 13.5 ft
Moderate flooding, about 12500 cfs.
- 12.5 ft
Flood Stage; minor flooding. About 10500 cfs.
- 10 ft
Monitoring stage, about 5300 cfs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1997 | 15.85 ft | 17,500 cfs |
| Dec 30, 2005 | 13.15 ft | 11,800 cfs |
| Jan 9, 2017 | 12.58 ft | 10,592 cfs |
More on Truckee River
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