Upper Truckee River at South Lake Tahoe, CA
Is Upper Truckee River at South Lake Tahoe, CA flooding right now?
Upper Truckee River at South Lake Tahoe, CA measured 2.95 ft on 2026-09-11 01:30:00 UTC. That observation was 7.5 ft below its 10.5 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
2.95 ft
Streamflow
4 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 10.5 ft, with major flooding at 12.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 18 ft on Thu, Jan 2, 1997.
Streamflow outlook
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 9.5 ft | 6.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 10.5 ft | 7.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 11.5 ft | 8.6 ft below |
| Major flood | 12.5 ft | 9.6 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 18 ft | 1997-01-02 |
| 13.09 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 12.89 ft | 1986-03-08 |
| 12.78 ft | 2017-02-09 |
| 12.54 ft | 1982-02-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley, CA | 1.0 mi | El Dorado County |
| Trout Creek at Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.8 mi | El Dorado County |
| Cold Creek at Pioneer Trail near South Lake Tahoe, CA | 1.9 mi | El Dorado County |
| Angora Creek near Mouth at Lake Tahoe Golf Course | 3.5 mi | El Dorado County |
| Edgewood Creek at Lake Tahoe near Stateline, NV | 3.9 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.