Truckee River near Nixon, NV
Is Truckee River near Nixon, NV flooding right now?
No — Truckee River near Nixon, NV is at 3.29 ft, 7.2 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage, as of 28 min ago.
Gauge height
3.29 ft
Streamflow
199 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 13 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.42 ft on Fri, Jan 3, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9 ft | 5.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 8.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 13 ft | 9.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.42 ft | 1997-01-03 |
| 13.94 ft | 1986-02-19 |
| 13.3 ft | 1963-02-02 |
| 13.16 ft | 1955-12-24 |
| 12.98 ft | 2017-01-10 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Truckee River at Wadsworth, NV | 10.4 mi | Washoe County |
| Truckee River below Derby Dam near Wadsworth, NV | 14.4 mi | Storey County |
| Truckee River below Tracy, NV | 17.6 mi | Washoe County |
| Hardscrabble Creek below Th Ranch at Sutcliffe, NV | 18.8 mi | Washoe County |
| Truckee River near Tracy, NV | 19.1 mi | Washoe 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.