Is the Meadow Valley Wash flooding?

Nevada · 3 gauges · Nevada river levels

The Meadow Valley Wash is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in Nevada. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Meadow Valley Wash is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 3 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nevada river levels.

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Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Meadow Valley Wash near Caliente, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 23.36 ft on 10 January 2005, carrying 8,000 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1951 (71 annual peaks). It is currently at 10.19 ft, 13.2 ft below that record.

Drains 1,670 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,200 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Cyn near Ursine, NVNo flooding4.10 ft8.3 ft
Meadow Valley Wash near Rox, NVNo current data
Meadow Valley Wash near Caliente, NVNo flood stage defined10.19 ft
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.