Upper Truckee River at Hwy 50 above Meyers, CA
Is Upper Truckee River at Hwy 50 above Meyers, CA flooding right now?
No — Upper Truckee River at Hwy 50 above Meyers, CA is at 5.24 ft, 3.8 ft below its 9 ft flood stage, as of 40 min ago.
Gauge height
5.24 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 9 ft, with major flooding at 11 ft. The highest crest on record was 11.98 ft on Thu, Jan 2, 1997.
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 | 10 ft | 4.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 5.8 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 11.98 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 10.32 ft | 1996-05-16 |
| 10.14 ft | 2017-02-08 |
| 10.07 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 10.04 ft | 2017-01-09 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Angora Creek near Mouth at Lake Tahoe Golf Course | 2.0 mi | El Dorado County |
| Upper Truckee River at S Upper Truckee Rd near Meyers | 3.6 mi | El Dorado County |
| Trout Creek at Usfs Rd 12N01 near Meyers, CA | 3.8 mi | El Dorado County |
| Trout Creek at Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, CA | 4.9 mi | El Dorado County |
| Cold Creek at Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, CA | 5.4 mi | El Dorado 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.