Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto water level

Name: Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Salmon Falls Creek, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

5.06ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM PDT (39 min ago)

Flow: 29.5 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.02 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 09:13 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto reads 5.06 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.94 ft below the flood stage of 10.00 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.02 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 5.05 ft and 5.13 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 17.11 ftFebruary 10, 2017
Forecast peak: 5.10 ftFriday, October 23 at 05:00 AM

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 10.00 ft, still 4.94 ft away.

What happens at each level

13.00 ft: Salmon Falls Creek is near the level of U.S. 93 and may be flooding the roadway at low crossings. U.S. 93 from Wells to Jackpot, NV may be closed to through traffic as further creek rise may inundate parts of the roadway about 3 miles south of Jackpot.
11.00 ft: Overflow from Salmon Falls Creek will completely inundate the rest area along U.S. 93, about 3 miles south of Jackpot, NV. Water may begin encroaching upon the shoulder of U.S. 93 near the rest area.
10.00 ft: Minor flooding occurs along the banks of Salmon Falls Creek. Water from Salmon Falls Creek begins entering the Salmon Falls Creek rest area along U.S. 93, about 3 miles south of Jackpot, NV.
5.06 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	17.11 ft	February 10, 2017
2	14.27 ft	May 16, 1984
3	12.65 ft	February 12, 1962
4	11.14 ft	May 30, 2019
5	10.83 ft	May 18, 1975
6	10.40 ft	May 18, 2005
7	10.37 ft	May 17, 2011
8	10.22 ft	February 1, 1995
9	9.87 ft	May 5, 2023
10	9.50 ft	February 19, 1986

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 69° 38° – Wind 15 mph

20 Tue 66° 42° – Wind 14 mph

21 Wed 67° 43° – Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 66° 50° 0.01 in, 81% Wind 23 mph

23 Fri 54° 39° – Wind 29 mph

24 Sat 56° 34° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 63° 42° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 06:58 AM Sunset 05:51 PM Daylight 10 hr, 53 min First quarter 69%

Map

Other gauges on Salmon Falls Creek

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Salmon Falls Creek near HagermanRiver gauge, Salmon Falls Creek	228 cfs	Normal	+82.0 cfs	53 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Salmon River Canal Co Reservoir near RogersonReservoir, Salmon River Canal Co Reservoir	3.31 ft	No reference yet	±0	19 mi
Jarbidge River below JarbidgeRiver gauge, Jarbidge River	3.36 ft	Below flood stage	±0	38 mi
Goose Creek above Trapper Creek near OakleyRiver gauge, Goose Creek	1.44 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	41 mi
Hanks Creek at Marys River Ranch Road near DeethRiver gauge, Hanks Creek	7.6 cfs	Very high	±0	45 mi
Milner LakeLake	9.45 ft	Normal		53 mi
Snake River Gaging Station at MilnerRiver gauge, Snake River Gaging Station	0.0 cfs	Low	±0	53 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto?

The official flood stage is 10.00 ft. The level is currently 4.94 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 Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 06:45 AM PDT, the water level was 5.06 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto?

The highest level on record is 17.11 ft on February 10, 2017.

Is Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 5.02 ft by Wednesday, October 21 at 05:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:13105000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.94472, -114.68861 (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	5.06 ft	2026-10-20 13:45	Provisional
Flow	29.5 cfs	2026-10-20 13:45	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Salmon Falls Creek near San Jacinto (usgs:13105000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/salmon-falls-creek-near-san-jacinto

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