W Fork Carson River at Woodfords, CA
Is W Fork Carson River at Woodfords, CA flooding right now?
No — W Fork Carson River at Woodfords, CA is at 9.64 ft, 3.9 ft below its 13.5 ft flood stage, as of 22 min ago.
Gauge height
9.64 ft
Streamflow
20 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 13.5 ft, with major flooding at 15 ft. The highest crest on record was 15.36 ft on Wed, Jan 1, 1997.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 12.5 ft | 2.9 ft below |
| Minor flood | 13.5 ft | 3.9 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 14.5 ft | 4.9 ft below |
| Major flood | 15 ft | 5.4 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 15.36 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 14.95 ft | 1963-02-01 |
| 14.92 ft | 1955-12-23 |
| 14.91 ft | 1950-11-20 |
| 14.65 ft | 1937-12-11 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Creek at Woodfords, CA | 1.8 mi | Alpine County |
| Fredericksburg Cyn Creek near Fredericksburg, CA | 4.4 mi | Alpine County |
| E Fork Carson River below Markleeville Creek near Markleeville | 5.3 mi | Alpine County |
| Miller Springs near Sheridan, NV | 7.6 mi | Douglas County |
| E Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, NV | 8.6 mi | Douglas County |
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