TRUCKEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
February 17, 2025


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Truckee River was last observed at 5,829 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 11,561 acre-ft of water today; about 133% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 4,370 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2017-05-06 when daily discharge volume was observed at 62,940 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Truckee River Nr Tracy reporting a streamflow rate of 819 cfs. This is also the highest stage along the Truckee River, with a gauge stage of 7.77 ft at this location. This river is monitored from 13 different streamgauging stations along the Truckee River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 6,235 ft, the Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca.

The Truckee River is a 121-mile-long river located in California and Nevada. It begins at Lake Tahoe and flows through the Sierra Nevada Mountains, eventually ending in Pyramid Lake. The river has a rich history, with Native American tribes, such as the Paiute and Washoe, utilizing the area for fishing and hunting. Today, the Truckee River serves as a crucial source of water for agricultural irrigation and drinking water for the surrounding communities. There are several reservoirs and dams along the river, including the Boca Reservoir and the Stampede Reservoir, which regulate water flow and provide hydroelectric power. In addition to its practical uses, the Truckee River is also a popular destination for recreational activities, such as fishing, kayaking, and camping.

Last Updated 2025-02-17
Discharge Volume 11,561 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 5,828.7 cfs
+59.0 cfs (+1.02%)
Percent of Normal 133.37%
Maximum 62,940.0 cfs
2017-05-06
Seasonal Avg 4,370 cfs

YEAR OVER YEAR DISCHARGE (CFS)

Streamflow Conditions
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca
USGS 10337500
52 cfs 2.29 ft 0
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10338000
131 cfs 1.87 ft 0
Truckee R Bl Martis C Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10339410
356 cfs 4.33 ft -3
Truckee R A Boca Bridge Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10344505
517 cfs 6.52 ft -2.08
Truckee R A Farad Ca
USGS 10346000
537 cfs 4.18 ft -2.19
Truckee River Nr Mogul
USGS 10347460
539 cfs 6.21 ft 4.46
Truckee R At Reno
USGS 10348000
580 cfs 4.93 ft 7.21
Truckee R Nr Sparks
USGS 10348200
595 cfs 5.96 ft 7.21
Truckee R At Vista
USGS 10350000
760 cfs 5.06 ft 8.26
Truckee River Nr Tracy
USGS 10350340
819 cfs 7.77 ft 14.87
Truckee R Bl Derby Dam Nr Wadsworth
USGS 10351600
331 cfs 2.82 ft 8.88
Truckee R At Wadsworth
USGS 10351650
305 cfs 4.72 ft -23.56
Truckee R Nr Nixon
USGS 10351700
307 cfs 3.66 ft -25.67
History of the River

The Truckee River is a river in the U.S. states of California and Nevada. The river flows northeasterly and is 121 miles (195 km) long. The Truckee is the sole outlet of Lake Tahoe and drains part of the high Sierra Nevada, emptying into Pyramid Lake in the Great Basin. Its waters are an important source of irrigation along its valley and adjacent valleys.

       

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