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SwedenCarson River at Deer Run Road near Carson City water level
River gauge, Carson River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 38.9 cfs
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Carson River at Deer Run Road near Carson City, where the gauge shows 3.25 ft.
It is 12.25 ft below the flood stage of 15.50 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.16 ft – 3.27 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
- 24.23 ftJanuary 3, 1997
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 15.50 ft.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24.23 ft | January 3, 1997 |
| 2 | 18.33 ft | January 1, 2006 |
| 3 | 17.95 ft | February 11, 2017 |
| 4 | 16.24 ft | January 10, 2017 |
| 5 | 15.62 ft | January 15, 1980 |
| 6 | 14.89 ft | May 31, 1983 |
| 7 | 14.69 ft | March 12, 1995 |
| 8 | 14.39 ft | February 17, 1982 |
| 9 | 12.67 ft | April 9, 2018 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Carson River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carson River near Carson CityRiver gauge, Carson River | 1.67 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.2 mi |
| Carson River above Sixmile Canyon Creek below DaytonRiver gauge, Carson River | 22.4 cfs | Low | −1.8 cfs | 11 mi |
| Carson River near Fort ChurchillRiver gauge, Carson River | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Carson River below Lahontan Reservoir near FallonRiver gauge, Carson River | 304 cfs | Normal | −6.0 cfs | 40 mi |
| Carson River at Tarzyn Road near FallonRiver gauge, Carson River | 2.42 ft | Below flood stage | −0.12 ft | 58 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Valley Creek at Carson CityRiver gauge, Eagle Valley Creek | 4.27 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 1.8 mi |
| Ash Canyon Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Ash Canyon Creek | 1.6 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 5.9 mi |
| Kings Canyon Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Kings Canyon Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 6 mi |
| Clear Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.8 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Franktown Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Franktown Creek | 1.6 cfs | Normal | +0.2 cfs | 10 mi |
| Ophir Creek near SteamboatRiver gauge, Ophir Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Davis Creek at Davis Creek Cmpgrd Road near Washoe CityRiver gauge, Davis Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
| Winters Creek below Us Alt 395 near Washoe CityRiver gauge, Winters Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 11 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Carson River at Deer Run Road near Carson City?
The official flood stage is 15.50 ft. The level is currently 12.25 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 Deer Run Road near Carson City today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 07:15 AM PDT, the water level was 3.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Carson River at Deer Run Road near Carson City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Carson River at Deer Run Road near Carson City 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 Deer Run Road near Carson City?
The highest level on record is 24.23 ft on January 3, 1997.
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:10311400(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.18138, -119.69487(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 | 3.25 ft | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 38.9 cfs | 2026-10-19 14:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Carson River at Deer Run Road near Carson City (usgs:10311400). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/carson-river-at-deer-run-road-near-carson-city
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer