Carson River Near Carson City, Nv Realtime Data
CARSON RIVER NEAR CARSON CITY, NV
Realtime Data • Report • Conditions
9
Discharge (cfs)
1.1
Gauge Height (ft)
USGS 10311000
Streamflow discharge was last observed at 9 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.10 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 9 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river has several tributaries, including the West Fork Carson River and the East Fork Carson River, and is impounded by Lahontan Dam. Seasonally, the river experiences high flows during spring snowmelt and lower flows during the summer and fall. Interestingly, the Carson River was once known for being heavily polluted due to mining activities, but has since undergone significant restoration efforts. The river now supports a variety of fish and wildlife, including the Lahontan cutthroat trout.
August 10, 2026
| Elevation | 4,636.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.1 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 9.38 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 70% |
| Year Over Year Average | 14 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 6,160 cfs |
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