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SwedenSteamboat Creek at Steamboat water level
River gauge, Steamboat Creek, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 4.5 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.49 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 PM. Issued Sunday, October 18 at 07:20 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Steamboat Creek at Steamboat, where the gauge shows 1.19 ft.
It is 2.81 ft below the flood stage of 4.00 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.49 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 PM. The 30-day range is 1.15 ft – 1.28 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 6.26 ftDecember 31, 2005
- Forecast peak
- 1.49 ftThursday, October 22 at 05:00 PM
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 4.00 ft.
What happens at each level
- 6.80 ft
- Near Record flood with serious damage from Pleasant Valley to Vista, including the communities of Steamboat, Damonte Ranch, Mira Loma, Hidden Valley and the UNR agricultural farm. Livestock at the farm will need to be evacuated to higher ground. Impacts in Hidden Valley and UNR farm dependent on Truckee River level and backwater contribution. Similar level to 12/31/2005 and 2/17/1986 floods.
- 6.00 ft
- Major flooding with significant damage from Pleasant Valley to Vista, including communities of Steamboat, Damonte Ranch, Mira Loma, Hidden Valley and the UNR agricultural farm. Livestock at the farm may need to be evacuated to higher ground. Impacts in Hidden Valley and UNR farm dependent on Truckee River level and backwater contribution. Similar to January 1997 level.
- 4.80 ft
- Moderate flooding with some flood damage from Pleasant Valley to Vista, including the communities of Steamboat, Damonte Ranch, Mira Loma, Hidden Valley and the UNR agricultural farm. Multiple road closures likely. Impacts in Hidden Valley and UNR farm area dependent on Truckee River level and backwater contribution. Slightly exceeding the February 10, 2017 crest.
- 4.00 ft
- Flood Stage: Minor lowland flooding approaching and potentially closing several roads including Towne Drive, Anderew Lane, and Rhodes Road. High flows in local ditches may also cause or exacerbate flooding.
- 3.00 ft
- Monitor Stage; no flooding in reach, but some lowland inundation. Remove property from low lying areas, prepare for flooding if additional rises are expected, Excessive flow in local ditches could lead to localized impacts.
- 1.19 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.26 ft | December 31, 2005 |
| 2 | 6.26 ft | February 17, 1986 |
| 3 | 5.48 ft | January 1, 1997 |
| 4 | 5.15 ft | January 10, 2017 |
| 5 | 5.03 ft | January 8, 2017 |
| 6 | 4.51 ft | January 31, 1963 |
| 7 | 4.30 ft | February 10, 2017 |
| 8 | 4.15 ft | March 10, 1995 |
| 9 | 3.81 ft | March 13, 1983 |
| 10 | 3.73 ft | January 26, 1969 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Steamboat Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steamboat Creek at Washoe Lake Dam at New Washoe CityRiver gauge, Steamboat Creek | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 4.5 mi |
| Steamboat Creek at Short Ln at RenoRiver gauge, Steamboat Creek | 8.5 cfs | Normal | +0.6 cfs | 6.2 mi |
| Steamboat Creek at Cleanwater Way near RenoRiver gauge, Steamboat Creek | 19.1 cfs | Normal | −0.9 cfs | 10 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winters Creek below Us Alt 395 near Washoe CityRiver gauge, Winters Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | −0.1 cfs | 6.2 mi |
| Galena Creek at Galena Creek State ParkRiver gauge, Galena Creek | 7.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 6 mi |
| Davis Creek at Davis Creek Cmpgrd Road near Washoe CityRiver gauge, Davis Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Ophir Creek near SteamboatRiver gauge, Ophir Creek | 1.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 8 mi |
| Truckee River near SparksRiver gauge, Truckee River | 341 cfs | Normal | +33.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Truckee River at VistaRiver gauge, Truckee River | 7.22 ft | Below flood stage | +0.08 ft | 10 mi |
| Truckee River at Glendale Ave near SparksRiver gauge, Truckee River | 351 cfs | Normal | +36.0 cfs | 10 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for Steamboat Creek at Steamboat?
The official flood stage is 4.00 ft. The level is currently 2.81 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 Steamboat Creek at Steamboat today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 06:00 AM PDT, the water level was 1.19 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Steamboat Creek at Steamboat rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Steamboat Creek at Steamboat normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Steamboat Creek at Steamboat?
The highest level on record is 6.26 ft on December 31, 2005.
Is Steamboat Creek at Steamboat expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 1.49 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 05:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10349300(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.37713, -119.74366(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 | 1.19 ft | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 4.5 cfs | 2026-10-19 13:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Steamboat Creek at Steamboat (usgs:10349300). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/steamboat-creek-at-steamboat
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