Truckee River near Truckee CA
Is Truckee River near Truckee CA flooding right now?
Truckee River near Truckee CA measured 1.80 ft on 2026-09-11 01:00:00 UTC. That observation was 3.7 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
1.80 ft
Streamflow
97 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 7.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 10.03 ft on Thu, Jan 2, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.5 ft | 2.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 3.7 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Major flood | 7.5 ft | 5.7 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 10.03 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 9.59 ft | 1963-02-01 |
| 7.98 ft | 1955-12-23 |
| 7.28 ft | 1950-11-20 |
| 7.02 ft | 2005-12-31 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Donner C at Hwy 89 near Truckee CA | 1.7 mi | Nevada County |
| Donner C a Donner Lake near Truckee CA | 2.4 mi | Nevada County |
| Martis C near Truckee CA | 5.2 mi | Nevada County |
| Truckee River below Martis C near Truckee CA | 6.0 mi | Nevada County |
| Prosser C below Prosser C Dam near Truckee CA | 6.6 mi | Nevada 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.