Carson River at Dayton, NV
Is Carson River at Dayton, NV flooding right now?
Carson River at Dayton, NV measured 15.34 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 6.7 ft below its 22 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
15.34 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 22 ft, with major flooding at 24 ft. The highest crest on record was 22.71 ft on Mon, Jan 2, 2006.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 20.5 ft | 5.2 ft below |
| Minor flood | 22 ft | 6.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 23 ft | 7.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 24 ft | 8.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 22.71 ft | 2006-01-02 |
| 22.08 ft | 1995-03-12 |
| 20.95 ft | 1996-05-19 |
| 20.83 ft | 2005-05-22 |
| 19.63 ft | 2003-05-30 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Carson River above Sixmile Cyn Creek below Dayton, NV | 4.5 mi | Lyon County |
| Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV | 6.9 mi | Carson City |
| Eagle Valley Creek at Carson City, NV | 8.8 mi | Carson City |
| Carson River near Carson City, NV | 11.2 mi | Carson City |
| Vicee Cyn Creek near Sagebrush Ranch near Carson City, NV | 12.2 mi | Carson City |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.