Is the Truckee River flooding?
The Truckee River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in California. 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 Truckee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 2 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 California river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Truckee River near Truckee CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 9.97 ft on 2 January 1997, carrying 11,900 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1945 (56 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.81 ft, 8.2 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee River near Truckee CA | No flooding | 1.81 ft | 5.5 ft | |
| Truckee River below Martis C near Truckee CA | No current data | — | — | — |