Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 10311400

Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV

Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV is USGS streamgage 10311400 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050201. It drains a watershed of about 958 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1979. Typical flow runs near 42.2 cfs in July and 540.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

View live conditions →

Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
958 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,576 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050201
Coordinates
39.18138, -119.69487
USGS site number
10311400
Records begin
1979-04-20 (47 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 48 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 92.8 208.1 823.8
February 130 275.2 820.1
March 150.8 361.7 958.1
April 137.5 540.5 1,399.3
May 225.8 932 2,628.1
June 58.9 470 2,797
July 6.4 42.2 1,284.2
August 0.2 14.6 201.7
September 0 11.9 139.6
October 11.9 59.8 260.4
November 48.6 122.4 399.7
December 73.1 156.5 557.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 932 cfs, against 11.9 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 208.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 92.8 and 823.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10311400 begin in 1979, about 47 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.18138, -119.69487, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050201, at an elevation of about 4,576 feet, draining roughly 958 square miles.
Can I use Carson River at Deer Run Rd near Carson City, NV data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

Other gauges in this subbasin