Streamflow discharge was last observed at 3 cfs, and a gauge height of 1.30 feet.
With the
% decrease since yesterday,
the streamflow average over the past 10 days is 5 .
Weather today, Tomorrow,
The river receives its water from snowmelt and rainfall, with the main source being the Sierra Nevada mountains. There are no major dams or tributaries in this section of the river. The flow of the river varies seasonally, with peak flows occurring in the spring and early summer. During the winter months, the flow is much lower. The hydrology of the Carson River is influenced by its location in the arid western United States, where water resources are limited.
| Elevation | 4,217.0 ft |
| Last Updated | |
| Gage height, ft | 1.3 ft |
| Streamflow, ft³/s | 2.62 ft3/s |
| Percent of Normal | 101% |
| Year Over Year Average | 3 cfs |
| 24hr Flow Prediction | cfs |
| Maximum Recorded | 5,580 cfs |