Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine water level

Name: Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Meadow Valley Wash, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

4.12ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM MDT (1 hour ago)

Flow: 4.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.09 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 PM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 10:08 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine, where the gauge shows 4.12 ft.

It is 4.18 ft below the flood stage of 8.30 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.09 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 PM. The 30-day range is 4.11 ft – 4.13 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.29 ftMarch 15, 2023
Forecast peak: 4.10 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 8.30 ft.

What happens at each level

10.00 ft: At 10.0 feet, widespread damage to state and county roads between Spring Valley State Park and Panaca. Flood damage possilbe to homes along Eagle Street and buildings around Eagle Valley Resort. High inflows into Echo Canyon Reservoir may overwhelm discharge capabilities out of the reservoir; water would spill down emergency spillway.
9.29 ft: Recorded stage 9.29 feet on March 15, 2023. Measured discharge was 1500 cfs.
9.00 ft: At 9.0 feet, preparations needed in Ursine to protect structures adjacent to Meadow Valley Wash; from Eagle Valley Resort south to Eagle Street. All roads from Spring Valley State Park south to Echo Canyon likely closed due to flooding.
8.91 ft: Recorded stage 8.91 feet on January 11, 2005. Measured discharge was 950 cfs.
8.30 ft: At 8.3 feet, additional water flowing over Nevada Highway 322 between Ursine and Spring Valley State Park making the highway impassable. Eagle Street in Ursine flooded and impassable. Flooding of fields in Eagle Valley and Rose Valley adjecent to Meadow Valley Wash.
8.20 ft: Recorded stage 8.20 feet on February 8, 2017. Measured discharge 557 cfs.
7.50 ft: At 7.5 feet, water starts overtopping Nevada Highway 322 between Ursine and Spring Valley State Park.
4.12 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.29 ft	March 15, 2023
2	8.91 ft	January 11, 2005
3	8.58 ft	January 17, 2019
4	8.41 ft	January 14, 2007
5	8.20 ft	February 8, 2017
6	8.08 ft	March 2, 2008
7	7.98 ft	February 18, 2016
8	7.59 ft	December 25, 2021
9	7.16 ft	March 29, 2006
10	6.34 ft	February 25, 2009

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 63° 43° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 61° 47° 0.14 in, 22% Wind 17 mph

22 Thu 57° 46° 0.41 in, 96% Wind 22 mph

23 Fri 53° 40° 0.02 in, 60% Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 55° 40° – Wind 17 mph

25 Sun 58° 39° – Wind 11 mph

26 Mon 62° 42° – Wind 6 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:51 AM Sunset 06:54 PM Daylight 11 hr, 3 min Waxing gibbous 71%

Map

Other gauges on Meadow Valley Wash

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Meadow Valley Wash near CalienteRiver gauge, Meadow Valley Wash	2.8 cfs	Normal	+0.4 cfs	36 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine?

The official flood stage is 8.30 ft. The level is currently 4.18 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 Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 02:15 PM MDT, the water level was 4.12 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine?

The highest level on record is 9.29 ft on March 15, 2023.

Is Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 4.09 ft by Sunday, October 25 at 10:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:09417500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.00417, -114.20611 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NAVD88
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	4.12 ft	2026-10-20 20:15	Provisional
Flow	4.9 cfs	2026-10-20 20:15	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Meadow Valley Wash at Eagle Canyon near Ursine (usgs:09417500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/meadow-valley-wash-at-eagle-canyon-near-ursine

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