Canada
United States
Belgium
France
Ireland
Netherlands
United Kingdom
Austria
Czechia
Germany
Poland
Slovenia
Switzerland
Italy
Spain
Türkiye
Denmark
Finland
Norway
SwedenUpper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers water level
River gauge, Upper Truckee River, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 5.3 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers reads 4.72 ft, a normal level.
It is 4.28 ft below the flood stage of 9.00 ft.
The level is falling, down 0.37 ft over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 4.21 ft and 5.53 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.14 ftFebruary 8, 2017
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 9.00 ft, still 4.28 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 12.00 ft
- Record Flood. Disastrous flooding, massive damage to homes, businesses and infastructure, similar to the January 1997 event.
- 11.00 ft
- Major flooding from Meyers to South Lake Tahoe. Flood impacting roads, homes and infastrucuture including Lake Tahoe Airport.
- 10.00 ft
- Moderate Flooding from Meyers to South Lake Tahoe, water possibly impacting runways at Lake Tahoe Airport. Slightly higher than the 4/7/2018, and approaching hte 2/8/17 and 12/31/05 events.
- 9.50 ft
- Expanding minro flooding impacts from Meyers to South Lake Tahoe, including along nearby tributary streams including Agnora Creek. Similar levels to the 12/41/2022 event.
- 9.00 ft
- Flood stage. Minor lowland flooding from Meyers to South Lake Tahoe. Significant inundation of low lying areas througout the reach inclduing, but not limited to Elks Club Drive and Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Note: Winter time flooding may be exacerbated by snow berms constricting drainage systems and/or redirecting runoff most notably on roads including but not limited to E. San Bernaridion and Ute, and along tributaries including Angora Creeks. Flood.
- 8.50 ft
- Some out of bank flows and very minor lowland flooding from Meyers to South Lake Tahoe including near Lake Tahoe Golf Course. Similar level to 2/25/26 event.
- 8.00 ft
- Monitor Stage, near bankfull in some locations between Meyers and South Lake Tahoe.
- 4.72 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.14 ft | February 8, 2017 |
| 2 | 10.07 ft | December 31, 2005 |
| 3 | 10.04 ft | January 9, 2017 |
| 4 | 9.89 ft | April 7, 2018 |
| 5 | 9.75 ft | October 24, 2010 |
| 6 | 9.54 ft | May 16, 2005 |
| 7 | 9.50 ft | December 31, 2022 |
| 8 | 9.45 ft | May 22, 2023 |
| 9 | 9.31 ft | May 26, 1999 |
| 10 | 9.31 ft | June 25, 1995 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Upper Truckee River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Truckee River at South Lake TahoeRiver gauge, Upper Truckee River | 3.14 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 5.5 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trout Creek near Tahoe ValleyRiver gauge, Trout Creek | 5.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 5.7 mi |
| West Fork Carson River at WoodfordsRiver gauge, West Fork Carson River | 9.58 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 12 mi |
| General Creek near Meeks BayRiver gauge, General Creek | 0.91 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| East Fork Carson River below Markleeville Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, East Fork Carson River | 2.18 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Glenbrook Creek at GlenbrookRiver gauge, Glenbrook Creek | 0.2 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| East Fork Carson River near GardnervilleRiver gauge, East Fork Carson River | 9.47 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Blackwood Creek near Tahoe CityRiver gauge, Blackwood Creek | 7.61 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| Ward Creek at Highway 89 near Tahoe PinesRiver gauge, Ward Creek | 5.13 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers?
The official flood stage is 9.00 ft. The level is currently 4.28 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 Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 PM PDT, the water level was 4.72 ft. Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers rising or falling?
Down 0.37 ft over the last 24 hours. Down 0.38 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers?
The highest level on record is 10.14 ft on February 8, 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:103366092(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.84852, -120.02713(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 | 4.72 ft | 2026-10-21 03:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 5.3 cfs | 2026-10-21 03:00 | Provisional |
Download
Embed this gauge
Add a live card for this gauge to your website. It updates on its own and links back here.
How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Upper Truckee River at Highway 50 above Meyers (usgs:103366092). Accessed October 21, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/upper-truckee-river-at-highway-50-above-meyers
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