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SwedenCarson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon water level
River gauge, Carson River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 11.0 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Carson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon, where the gauge shows 2.38 ft.
It is 6.72 ft below the flood stage of 9.10 ft.
It is still going down, by 0.21 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 2.36 ft – 2.60 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
- 9.90 ftApril 25, 2017
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 9.10 ft.
What happens at each level
- 10.50 ft
- Major flooding in Bafford Lane area of Fallon; homes, yards, wells, roads along river flooded. About 1250 cfs.
- 9.90 ft
- Record stage 04/25/2017 with section of Bafford lane bridge removed to promote capacity.
- 9.80 ft
- Moderate flooding in Bafford Lane area of Fallon with flooding of homes, yards, wells along river. About 1050 cfs.
- 9.10 ft
- Flood Stage, minor flooding begins in Bafford Lane area of Fallon; homes near river should be protected by sandbagging. About 880 cfs.
- 8.50 ft
- Monitor Stage, No Flooding in Bafford Lane area of Fallon, but sandbagging of homes and wells near river should begin if river expected to exceed flood stage. About 740 cfs.
- 2.38 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.90 ft | April 25, 2017 |
| 2 | 9.49 ft | June 18, 2017 |
| 3 | 9.41 ft | March 13, 2023 |
| 4 | 9.31 ft | May 27, 1996 |
| 5 | 9.20 ft | July 15, 1995 |
| 6 | 9.12 ft | April 8, 2018 |
| 7 | 9.05 ft | January 22, 1997 |
| 8 | 8.89 ft | June 4, 1986 |
| 9 | 8.71 ft | April 11, 2006 |
| 10 | 8.22 ft | May 14, 1998 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Carson River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson River near Carson CityRiver gauge, Carson River | 1.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 61 mi |
| Carson River at Deer Run Road near Carson CityRiver gauge, Carson River | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 58 mi |
| Carson River above Sixmile Canyon Creek below DaytonRiver gauge, Carson River | 23.0 cfs | Low | −1.2 cfs | 47 mi |
| Carson River near Fort ChurchillRiver gauge, Carson River | 1.57 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 36 mi |
| Carson River below Lahontan Reservoir near FallonRiver gauge, Carson River | 256 cfs | Normal | −48.0 cfs | 18 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truckee Canal near HazenCanal gauge, Truckee Canal | 18.5 cfs | Low | −0.7 cfs | 17 mi |
| Lahontan Reservoir near FallonReservoir, Lahontan Reservoir | 4,125.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.19 ft | 19 mi |
| Truckee River at WadsworthRiver gauge, Truckee River | 4.93 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 30 mi |
| Truckee Canal near WadsworthCanal gauge, Truckee Canal | 37.3 cfs | Low | +6.4 cfs | 31 mi |
| Walker River above Weber Reservoir near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 13.6 cfs | Normal | −0.7 cfs | 33 mi |
| Walker River near WabuskaRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.22 ft | 34 mi |
| Truckee River near NixonRiver gauge, Truckee River | 3.69 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 36 mi |
| Weber Reservoir near SchurzReservoir, Weber Reservoir | 4,201.05 ft | Normal | −0.04 ft | 36 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Carson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon?
The official flood stage is 9.10 ft. The level is currently 6.72 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 Carson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:50 PM PDT, the water level was 2.38 ft. Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Carson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon rising or falling?
Down 0.21 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Carson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Carson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon?
The highest level on record is 9.90 ft on April 25, 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:10312275(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.55881, -118.72598(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 | 2.38 ft | 2026-10-19 22:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 11.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:50 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Carson River at Tarzyn Road near Fallon (usgs:10312275). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/carson-river-at-tarzyn-road-near-fallon
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