Last Updated | 2024-11-20 |
Discharge Volume | 9,719 ACRE-FT |
Streamflow |
4,900.2 cfs
-180.9 cfs (-3.56%) |
Percent of Normal | 135.33% |
Maximum |
62,940.0 cfs
2017-05-06 |
Seasonal Avg | 3,621 cfs |
Total streamflow across the
Truckee River
was last observed at
4,900
cfs, and is expected to yield approximately
9,719
acre-ft of water today; about 135%
of normal.
River levels are high.
Average streamflow for this time of year is
3,621 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 R At Wadsworth
reporting a streamflow rate of 525 cfs.
However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the
Truckee River Nr Tracy
with a gauge stage of 7.26 ft.
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.
Streamgauge | Streamflow | Gauge Stage | 24hr Change (%) | % Normal | Minimum (cfs) | Maximum (cfs) | Air Temp | Elevation |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Truckee R A Tahoe City Ca
USGS 10337500 |
77 cfs | 2.55 ft | 1.46 | |||||
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10338000 |
88 cfs | 1.71 ft | 0 | |||||
Truckee R Bl Martis C Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10339410 |
164 cfs | 3.89 ft | -1.95 | |||||
Truckee R A Boca Bridge Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10344505 |
438 cfs | 6.37 ft | -1.14 | |||||
Truckee R A Farad Ca
USGS 10346000 |
454 cfs | 4.03 ft | -1.1 | |||||
Truckee River Nr Mogul
USGS 10347460 |
392 cfs | 5.9 ft | 0 | |||||
Truckee R At Reno
USGS 10348000 |
415 cfs | 4.47 ft | -8.32 | |||||
Truckee R Nr Sparks
USGS 10348200 |
405 cfs | 5.61 ft | -5.37 | |||||
Truckee R At Vista
USGS 10350000 |
480 cfs | 4.31 ft | -3.7 | |||||
Truckee River Nr Tracy
USGS 10350340 |
450 cfs | 7.26 ft | -6.71 | |||||
Truckee R Bl Derby Dam Nr Wadsworth
USGS 10351600 |
487 cfs | 3.29 ft | -3.94 | |||||
Truckee R At Wadsworth
USGS 10351650 |
525 cfs | 5.37 ft | -4.87 | |||||
Truckee R Nr Nixon
USGS 10351700 |
523 cfs | 4.14 ft | -1.86 |
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.