Incline Creek near Crystal Bay water level

Name: Incline Creek near Crystal Bay water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Incline Creek, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.57ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT (28 min ago)

Flow: 2.7 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

The gauge at Incline Creek near Crystal Bay reads 1.57 ft, a normal level.

It is 1.93 ft below the flood stage of 3.50 ft.

It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.54 ft and 1.57 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: 3.87 ftJanuary 2, 1997

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 3.50 ft, still 1.93 ft away.

What happens at each level

3.87 ft: Record Stage...Moderate Flooding in Incline Village
3.50 ft: Flood Stage; Moderate Flooding in Incline Village.
1.57 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	3.87 ft	January 2, 1997
2	3.52 ft	July 20, 2014
3	3.34 ft	January 21, 1970
4	3.31 ft	July 11, 1996
5	3.28 ft	May 24, 2017
6	3.15 ft	June 26, 1995
7	3.02 ft	May 14, 1975
8	2.65 ft	June 4, 1989
9	2.61 ft	March 17, 1993
10	2.61 ft	May 31, 1973

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:14 AM Sunset 06:17 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min First quarter 61%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Third Creek near Crystal BayRiver gauge, Third Creek	2.5 cfs	Normal	+0.3 cfs	0.1 mi
Franktown Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Franktown Creek	1.5 cfs	Low	−0.1 cfs	4.7 mi
Marlette Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Marlette Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	5.1 mi
Ophir Creek near SteamboatRiver gauge, Ophir Creek	1.4 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	7 mi
Davis Creek at Davis Creek Cmpgrd Road near Washoe CityRiver gauge, Davis Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	8 mi
Winters Creek below Us Alt 395 near Washoe CityRiver gauge, Winters Creek	0.2 cfs	Normal	±0	8 mi
Ash Canyon Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Ash Canyon Creek	1.6 cfs	Low	±0	9 mi
Galena Creek at Galena Creek State ParkRiver gauge, Galena Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	−7.2 cfs	9 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Incline Creek near Crystal Bay?

The official flood stage is 3.50 ft. The level is currently 1.93 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 Incline Creek near Crystal Bay today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 12:00 PM PDT, the water level was 1.57 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Incline Creek near Crystal Bay rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Incline Creek near Crystal Bay normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Incline Creek near Crystal Bay?

The highest level on record is 3.87 ft on January 2, 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:10336700 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 39.24019, -119.94491 (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	1.57 ft	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional
Flow	2.7 cfs	2026-10-19 19:00	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Incline Creek near Crystal Bay (usgs:10336700). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/incline-creek-near-crystal-bay

How we check values

Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer