Is the Muddy River flooding?

Nevada · 4 gauges · Nevada river levels

The Muddy River is tracked by 4 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 Muddy River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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.

data refreshed 15 min ago

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 Muddy River near Moapa, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 14.26 ft on 26 September 2014, carrying 3,320 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1913 (87 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.68 ft, 12.6 ft below that record.

Drains 3,944 sq mi · gauge elevation 1,710 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Muddy River near Moapa, NVNo flooding1.68 ft9.5 ft
Muddy River near Glendale, NVNo flooding12.83 ft28 ft
Muddy River at Lewis Avenue at Overton, NVNo current data
Muddy River above Lake Mead near Overton, NVNo current data
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.