Martin Creek near Paradise Valley water level

Name: Martin Creek near Paradise Valley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Martin Creek, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.42ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 11:10 AM PDT (36 min ago)

Flow: 7.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.42 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at Martin Creek near Paradise Valley reads 1.42 ft, a normal level.

It is 4.08 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.42 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 1.41 ft and 1.43 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 9.92 ftJanuary 13, 1980
Forecast peak: 1.42 ftMonday, October 19 at 07:00 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 5.50 ft, still 4.08 ft away.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft: Major flooding occurs.
6.50 ft: Moderate flooding occurs.
5.50 ft: Flood stage; minor flooding.
1.42 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	9.92 ft	January 13, 1980
2	9.92 ft	February 10, 2017
3	9.85 ft	January 2, 1997
4	9.67 ft	July 11, 1975
5	8.93 ft	February 21, 1927
6	8.82 ft	February 25, 1958
7	8.25 ft	April 11, 2023
8	8.07 ft	January 21, 1969
9	7.94 ft	March 13, 1983
10	7.94 ft	February 2, 1945

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:07 AM Sunset 06:04 PM Daylight 10 hr, 57 min First quarter 61%

Map

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake Humboldt River near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, Lake Humboldt River	3.25 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	9 mi
North Fork L Humboldt River near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, North Fork L Humboldt River	0.16 ft	No reference yet	±0	15 mi
Lake Humboldt River below Chimney Dam near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, Lake Humboldt River	1.5 cfs	Normal	±0	16 mi
South Fork L Humboldt River near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, South Fork L Humboldt River	−0.16 ft	No reference yet	±0	18 mi
Quinn River below Confl East Fork South Fork Quinn near Mc DermittRiver gauge, Quinn River	3.4 cfs	Normal	+0.2 cfs	32 mi
McDermitt Creek near McDermittRiver gauge, McDermitt Creek	3.2 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	37 mi
Humboldt River at ComusRiver gauge, Humboldt River	1.67 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	38 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for Martin Creek near Paradise Valley?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 4.08 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 Martin Creek near Paradise Valley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 11:10 AM PDT, the water level was 1.42 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Martin Creek near Paradise Valley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Martin Creek near Paradise Valley normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Martin Creek near Paradise Valley?

The highest level on record is 9.92 ft on January 13, 1980.

Is Martin Creek near Paradise Valley expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.42 ft by Monday, October 19 at 07:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10329500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.53462, -117.41790 (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	1.42 ft	2026-10-19 18:10	Provisional
Flow	7.0 cfs	2026-10-19 18:10	Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: Martin Creek near Paradise Valley (usgs:10329500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/martin-creek-near-paradise-valley

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