Kings Canyon Creek near Carson City water level
River gauge, Kings Canyon Creek, Nevada, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 1.3 cfs
History
What this means
Kings Canyon Creek near Carson City is at 3.69 ft, in the normal range for mid-October.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. In the last month it has stayed between 3.68 ft and 3.76 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Kings Canyon Creek near Carson City
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Canyon Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Ash Canyon Creek | 1.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 1.6 mi |
| Clear Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.8 cfs | Low | +0.1 cfs | 2.9 mi |
| Eagle Valley Creek at Carson CityRiver gauge, Eagle Valley Creek | 4.35 ft | Below flood stage | +0.10 ft | 4.7 mi |
| Franktown Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Franktown Creek | 0.9 cfs | Very low | −0.9 cfs | 4.8 mi |
| Marlette Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Marlette Creek | 0.0 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 5.5 mi |
| Carson River near Carson CityRiver gauge, Carson River | 1.69 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Carson River at Deer Run Road near Carson CityRiver gauge, Carson River | 3.25 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 6 mi |
| Glenbrook Creek at GlenbrookRiver gauge, Glenbrook Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 8 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Kings Canyon Creek near Carson City today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 02:20 PM PDT, the water level was 3.69 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Kings Canyon Creek near Carson City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Kings Canyon Creek near Carson City normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
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.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10311100(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.15380, -119.80796(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 | 3.69 ft | 2026-10-19 21:20 | Provisional |
| Flow | 1.3 cfs | 2026-10-19 21:20 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Kings Canyon Creek near Carson City (usgs:10311100). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/kings-canyon-creek-near-carson-city
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