Carson River near Fort Churchill, NV
Is Carson River near Fort Churchill, NV flooding right now?
No — Carson River near Fort Churchill, NV is at 1.21 ft, 6.8 ft below its 8 ft flood stage, as of 29 min ago.
Gauge height
1.21 ft
Streamflow
1 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 9.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 13.7 ft on Fri, Jan 3, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 6.5 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 6.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 7.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 9.5 ft | 8.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 13.7 ft | 1997-01-03 |
| 11.5 ft | 1986-02-19 |
| 11 ft | 1963-02-02 |
| 8.93 ft | 2006-01-02 |
| 8.88 ft | 1955-12-26 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Carson River above Sixmile Cyn Creek below Dayton, NV | 11.5 mi | Lyon County |
| Wabuska Drain above Walker River Cnfl near Parker Butte | 14.7 mi | Lyon County |
| Walker River near Wabuska, NV | 14.9 mi | Lyon County |
| Perk/Joggles Slough above Confl With Walker River, NV | 15.1 mi | Lyon County |
| Carson River at Dayton, NV | 15.2 mi | Lyon County |
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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.