TRUCKEE RIVER

RIVER LEVELS
December 21, 2024
38.94, -120.00


TOTAL RIVER DISCHARGE

Total streamflow across the Truckee River was last observed at 5,101 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 10,117 acre-ft of water today; about 157% of normal. River levels are high. Average streamflow for this time of year is 3,242 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 Nr Nixon reporting a streamflow rate of 541 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.

Last Updated 2024-12-21
Discharge Volume 10,117 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 5,100.7 cfs
+11.9 cfs (+0.23%)
Percent of Normal 157.35%
Maximum 62,940.0 cfs
2017-05-06
Seasonal Avg 3,242 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
73 cfs 2.54 ft -6.57
Truckee R Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10338000
84 cfs 1.69 ft 0
Truckee R Bl Martis C Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10339410
126 cfs 3.76 ft 0
Truckee R A Boca Bridge Nr Truckee Ca
USGS 10344505
428 cfs 6.35 ft 0
Truckee R A Farad Ca
USGS 10346000
449 cfs 4.02 ft 0
Truckee River Nr Mogul
USGS 10347460
421 cfs 5.97 ft 0
Truckee R At Reno
USGS 10348000
473 cfs 4.62 ft 0
Truckee R Nr Sparks
USGS 10348200
433 cfs 5.65 ft 0
Truckee R At Vista
USGS 10350000
524 cfs 4.39 ft 0
Truckee River Nr Tracy
USGS 10350340
500 cfs 7.26 ft 0
Truckee R Bl Derby Dam Nr Wadsworth
USGS 10351600
515 cfs 3.36 ft 0.78
Truckee R At Wadsworth
USGS 10351650
534 cfs 5.4 ft 2.5
Truckee R Nr Nixon
USGS 10351700
541 cfs 4.18 ft 0
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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