Marlette Creek near Carson City water level
River gauge, Marlette Creek, Nevada, United States
Right now
Very low for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
What this means
Marlette Creek near Carson City is running far below normal at 1.23 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Without real rain upstream, that is unlikely to change quickly.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, and it usually takes a few days of steady rain to change that.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Floating and fishing near Marlette Creek near Carson City
Low water exposes gravel bars that make good wading access, but some boat ramps may be left high and dry.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franktown Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Franktown Creek | 1.6 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 2.9 mi |
| Incline Creek near Crystal BayRiver gauge, Incline Creek | 1.56 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 5.1 mi |
| Third Creek near Crystal BayRiver gauge, Third Creek | 2.2 cfs | Normal | +0.1 cfs | 5.2 mi |
| Ash Canyon Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Ash Canyon Creek | 1.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.5 mi |
| Kings Canyon Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Kings Canyon Creek | 1.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 5.5 mi |
| Glenbrook Creek at GlenbrookRiver gauge, Glenbrook Creek | 0.1 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 6.1 mi |
| Clear Creek near Carson CityRiver gauge, Clear Creek | 1.6 cfs | Low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Ophir Creek near SteamboatRiver gauge, Ophir Creek | 1.3 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 9 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 Marlette Creek near Carson City today?
On Oct 18, 2026, 02:15 PM PDT, the water level was 1.23 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Marlette Creek near Carson City rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Marlette Creek near Carson City normal?
Very low 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:10336715(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.17213, -119.90796(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 | 1.23 ft | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 21:15 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Marlette Creek near Carson City (usgs:10336715). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/marlette-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