Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley, CA
Is Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley, CA flooding right now?
Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley, CA measured 5.23 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 3.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.23 ft
Streamflow
15 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.36 ft on Fri, Feb 10, 2017.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 4.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.36 ft | 2017-02-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Cold Creek at Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.0 mi | El Dorado County |
| Upper Truckee River at South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.0 mi | El Dorado County |
| Trout Creek at Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.2 mi | El Dorado County |
| Eagle Rock Creek near Stateline, NV | 3.5 mi | Douglas County |
| Edgewood Creek at Lake Tahoe near Stateline, NV | 3.5 mi | Douglas 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.