Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth water level

Name: Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Marys River, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.15ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT (50 min ago)

Flow: 3.8 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.03 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth, where the gauge shows 1.15 ft.

It is 4.85 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.03 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.03 ft – 1.16 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 7.36 ftMay 5, 2023
Forecast peak: 1.14 ftTuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM

Paddling and fishing conditions

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

For reference, flood stage is 6.00 ft.

What happens at each level

9.00 ft: Major flooding occurs on the Marys River with many homes in Deeth damaged. Transportation and communication are severely disrupted. Major damage to roads, railroads, and structures occurs, with water over a foot deep on some roads and railroads. Severe erosion and sediment deposition occurs. This is similar to the flood of February 12, 1962.
8.40 ft: Moderate to major flooding occurs on the lower Marys River with significant damage to roads, railroads, and structures. Cattle can be mired or drowned. Much of Deeth's roads and structures are flooded. This is about 1083 cfs or similar to the flood of May 15, 1984.
7.60 ft: Moderate flooding occurs on lower Marys River, with damage to roads, railroads, and structures. Cattle can be mired or drowned. Streets and homes in Deeth flood. This is about 875 cfs or similar to the flood of may 20, 2005.
6.80 ft: Minor to moderate lowland flooding occurs on lower Mary's River, with flooding of many rural roads near the river. Some streets in Deeth flood, as well as basements and foundations of a few homes. This is about 691 cfs.
6.00 ft: Flood stage, about 529 cfs. Minor lowland flooding on lower Marys River, with minor flooding of rural roads throughout area. Some minor flooding of streets in Deeth.
5.00 ft: This is action stage or about 360 cfs. No flooding occurs within the reach.
1.15 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Chance of at least minor flooding in October to December: < 5 %.

Rank	Level	Date
1	7.36 ft	May 5, 2023
2	7.20 ft	January 23, 1943
3	7.16 ft	May 18, 2005
4	6.84 ft	May 17, 2011
5	6.79 ft	May 30, 1983
6	6.57 ft	April 29, 1952
7	6.56 ft	June 2, 2019
8	6.45 ft	May 18, 1975
9	6.05 ft	May 5, 1982
10	5.99 ft	May 9, 1945

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 66° 38° – Wind 8 mph

21 Wed 67° 43° – Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 65° 46° 0.13 in, 75% Wind 19 mph

23 Fri 51° 40° 0.02 in, 72% Wind 15 mph

24 Sat 55° 36° – Wind 8 mph

25 Sun 58° 38° – Wind 6 mph

26 Mon 60° 41° – Wind 8 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:59 AM Sunset 05:54 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min Waxing gibbous 72%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
North Fork Humboldt River at Devils Gate near HalleckRiver gauge, North Fork Humboldt River	9.1 cfs	Low	+3.3 cfs	13 mi
Hanks Creek at Marys River Ranch Road near DeethRiver gauge, Hanks Creek	7.6 cfs	Very high	±0	16 mi
Beaver Creek above Confluence North Fork Humboldt River near HalleckRiver gauge, Beaver Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	17 mi
Humboldt River near ElkoRiver gauge, Humboldt River	0.96 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	29 mi
Lamoille Creek near LamoilleRiver gauge, Lamoille Creek	1.65 ft	Below flood stage	±0	40 mi
Wild Horse Reservoir near Gold CreekReservoir, Wild Horse Reservoir	6,182.30 ft	Below flood stage	−0.03 ft	43 mi
Owyhee River near Gold CreekRiver gauge, Owyhee River	0.93 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	43 mi
South Fork Reservoir at Spring CreekReservoir, South Fork Reservoir	5,232.07 ft	No reference yet	−0.01 ft	48 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 4.85 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 Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT, the water level was 1.15 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth?

The highest level on record is 7.36 ft on May 5, 2023.

Is Marys River above Hot Springs Creek near Deeth expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.03 ft by Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10315500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.25270, -115.25645 (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	1.15 ft	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional
Flow	3.8 cfs	2026-10-20 21:15	Provisional

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