Truckee River near Mogul

Last updated: Jul 21, 2025, 2:02 AM UTC

Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 15.85 - Flood of record at Mogul gage, 1/2/1997; 17,600 cfs.
  • 15 - Flood disaster in Reno and throughout the Truckee Meadows. About 15700 cfs.
  • 14 - Major flooding, about 13500 cfs.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 39.5071, -119.932
RFC CNRFC
State NV
WFO REV
County Washoe
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 10347460

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 12.58 ft on 01-09-2017
2. 13.15 ft on 12-31-2005
3. 9.50 ft on 05-27-1999
4. 9.63 ft on 03-24-1998
5. 15.85 ft on 01-02-1997

Historic Crests

1. 15.85 ft on 01-02-1997
2. 13.15 ft on 12-31-2005
3. 12.58 ft on 01-09-2017
4. 10.94 ft on 05-01-1995
5. 9.63 ft on 03-24-1998

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 4705.00 ft
moderate Flooding 4704.50 ft
minor Flooding 4703.50 ft
action 4701.00 ft
Latest Value 4697.03 ft
Gauge Zero 4691.00 ft

Gauge Photos

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Downstream view from the bridge over the Truckee River

Probability Information

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WFO Information

Weather Forecast Office
Reno
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Reno, NV 89512-3900
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