Is the Steamboat Creek flooding?

Nevada · 5 gauges · Nevada river levels

The Steamboat Creek is tracked by 5 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 Steamboat Creek is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 5 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 Steamboat Creek at Steamboat, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 6.79 ft on 17 February 1986, carrying 3,600 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1962 (64 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.53 ft, 6.3 ft below that record.

Drains 123 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,600 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Steamboat Creek at Steamboat, NVNo flooding0.53 ft4 ft
Steamboat Creek at Washoe Lake Dam at New Washoe CityNo current data
Steamboat Creek at Geiger Gd near Steamboat, NVNo current data
Steamboat Creek at Short Ln at Reno, NVNo current data
Steamboat Creek at Cleanwater Way near Reno, NVNo flood stage defined4.65 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.