NEVADA FLOW REPORT
Last Updated: December 22, 2025
Streamflow levels across
Nevada
are currently
190.0% of normal, with the
Colorado River Below Davis Dam
reporting the highest discharge in the state with
5050cfs and gauge stage of 7.46 ft.
Meanwhile, the
Truckee R Nr Sparks
is seeing a spike in streamflows today after experiencing a
398.97%
increase since yesterday, and currently running at
2430cfs.
Maximum gauge stage in the state was last observed at the
Lv Wash Ab Three Kids Wash Blw Henderson, currently reporting a stage of
34.23ft.
The
East Fork Carson River Near Gardnerville
in the
Upper Carson
watershed
is surging for this time of year at
594cfs, about
72.46% of normal.
Nevada's climate is arid and semi-arid, with most precipitation occurring as snow in the mountains during the winter months. Major surface flows include the Humboldt River, Truckee River, and Walker River, which are heavily managed and regulated due to their importance for agriculture and urban water supplies. Major reservoirs/dams include Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe, and the Hoover Dam. Nevada's hydrology is heavily influenced by its geology, with a high degree of groundwater storage and limited surface water availability. Snowpack data is critical for water management, with the majority of the state's water supply coming from snowmelt. The Colorado River Basin also plays a significant role in Nevada's water resources, with the state receiving a portion of its allocation from the basin.