Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley water level

Name: Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Trout Creek, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.39ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM PDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 12.1 cfs
Water temperature: 44 °F

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley, where the gauge shows 5.39 ft.

It is 3.61 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 5.37 ft – 5.41 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 44 °F.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.36 ftFebruary 10, 2017

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 9.00 ft.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: Major flooding of lowlands, with some flooding of roads and structures along Trout Creek from Pioneer Trail to South Lake Tahoe. About 750 cfs.
9.50 ft: Moderate flooding of lowlands along Trout Creek from Pioneer Trail to South Lake Tahoe. About 550 cfs.
9.00 ft: Flood Stage...with very minor lowland flooding along Trout Creek from Pioneer Trail to near Martin Avenue in South Lake Tahoe. About 386 cfs.
8.50 ft: Bankfull...but no flooding in reach. About 275 cfs.
8.00 ft: Monitor Stage...no flooding. About 216 cfs.
5.39 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.36 ft	February 10, 2017

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:16 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 10 hr, 58 min Waxing gibbous 76%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Upper Truckee River at South Lake TahoeRiver gauge, Upper Truckee River	3.12 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	1.0 mi
Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above MeyersRiver gauge, Upper Truckee River	4.88 ft	Below flood stage	−0.18 ft	5.7 mi
Glenbrook Creek at GlenbrookRiver gauge, Glenbrook Creek	0.2 cfs	Low	±0	12 mi
General Creek near Meeks BayRiver gauge, General Creek	0.91 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	12 mi
West Fork Carson River at WoodfordsRiver gauge, West Fork Carson River	9.58 ft	Below flood stage	±0	13 mi
East Fork Carson River near GardnervilleRiver gauge, East Fork Carson River	9.47 ft	Below flood stage	±0	15 mi
Clear Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Clear Creek	1.9 cfs	Low	+0.1 cfs	16 mi
Blackwood Creek near Tahoe CityRiver gauge, Blackwood Creek	7.60 ft	Below flood stage	±0	16 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley?

The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 3.61 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley today?

On Oct 21, 2026, 02:45 AM PDT, the water level was 5.39 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours. Steady over the last 7 days.

Is the level of Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley?

The highest level on record is 9.36 ft on February 10, 2017.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10336780 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.91991, -119.97240 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	5.39 ft	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional
Flow	12.1 cfs	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional
Water temperature	44 °F	2026-10-21 09:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Trout Creek near Tahoe Valley (usgs:10336780). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/trout-creek-near-tahoe-valley

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer