Carson River below Lahontan Dam

Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 6:51 AM UTC
No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for this area.

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 9 - Flood Stage, 3000 cfs release from Lahontan. If >850 cfs reaches Fallon, flooding will begin at Bafford Lane. However, usually most of the flow will be diverted around Fallon. The V-line Weir now allows for much higher flows diverted towards carson lake and the sink.
  • 8 - Monitor stage, High water releases diverted around Fallon

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.4639, -119.046
RFC CNRFC
State NV
WFO REV
County Churchill
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 10312150

Gauge Location

Vertical Datum Table

type NGVD29
major Flooding N/A
moderate Flooding N/A
minor Flooding N/A
action N/A
Latest Value 4045.72 ft
Gauge Zero 4040.00 ft

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WFO Information

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