Ward C at Hwy 89 near Tahoe Pines CA
Is Ward C at Hwy 89 near Tahoe Pines CA flooding right now?
Ward C at Hwy 89 near Tahoe Pines CA measured 5.01 ft on 2026-09-11 01:35:00 UTC. That observation was 3.0 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
5.01 ft
Streamflow
0 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 9 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.74 ft on Wed, Jan 1, 1997.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7.5 ft | 2.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 3.0 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8.5 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 9 ft | 4.0 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.74 ft | 1997-01-01 |
| 9.25 ft | 2017-01-09 |
| 9.14 ft | 1981-12-19 |
| 9.01 ft | 2005-12-31 |
| 8.8 ft | 1980-01-13 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Blackwood C near Tahoe City CA | 1.7 mi | Placer County |
| Truckee River a Tahoe City CA | 2.5 mi | Placer County |
| Ward C below Confluence near Tahoe City CA | 3.0 mi | Placer County |
| General C near Meeks Bay CA | 5.9 mi | El Dorado County |
| Nf Washeshu C a Olympic Valley CA | 6.4 mi | Placer 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.