Upper Truckee River at Hwy 50 above Meyers, CA
Is Upper Truckee River at Hwy 50 above Meyers, CA flooding right now?
Upper Truckee River at Hwy 50 above Meyers, CA measured 4.73 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 4.3 ft below its 9 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
4.73 ft
Streamflow
2 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.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 8 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Minor flood | 9 ft | 4.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 10 ft | 5.3 ft below |
| Major flood | 11 ft | 6.3 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.