Is the Upper Truckee River flooding?
The Upper Truckee River is tracked by 3 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 Upper Truckee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 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 California river levels.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Upper Truckee River at South Lake Tahoe, CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 13.04 ft on 9 February 2017, carrying 2,680 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1972 (50 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.95 ft, 10.1 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Truckee River at Hwy 50 above Meyers, CA | No flooding | 4.73 ft | 9 ft | |
| Upper Truckee River at South Lake Tahoe, CA | No flooding | 2.95 ft | 10.5 ft | |
| Upper Truckee River at S Upper Truckee Rd near Meyers | No current data | — | — | — |