E Fork Carson River below Markleeville Creek near Markleeville
Is E Fork Carson River below Markleeville Creek near Markleeville flooding right now?
E Fork Carson River below Markleeville Creek near Markleeville measured 2.14 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 6.9 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.14 ft
Streamflow
46 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.64 ft on Thu, Jan 2, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 5.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 6.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 7.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 8.9 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.64 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 10.72 ft | 1963-01-31 |
| 9.77 ft | 2017-01-09 |
| 9.33 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 9.07 ft | 1986-03-08 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek at Woodfords, CA | 3.6 mi | Alpine County |
| W Fork Carson River at Woodfords, CA | 5.3 mi | Alpine County |
| 4L C near Markleeville CA | 5.5 mi | Alpine County |
| Leviathan C Channel Underdrain near Markleeville CA | 5.5 mi | Alpine County |
| Unnamed Tributary 2 to Leviathan C at Leviathan Mine CA | 5.6 mi | Alpine 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.