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USGS Streamgage 10348036

Truckee River at Glendale Ave near Sparks, NV

Truckee River at Glendale Ave near Sparks, NV is USGS streamgage 10348036 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050102. It drains a watershed of about 1,064 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 2014. Typical flow runs near 383.8 cfs in July and 853.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
1,064 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,433 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050102
Coordinates
39.52583, -119.77664
USGS site number
10348036
Records begin
2014-07-03 (12 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 12 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 172.7 370.8 1,431.2
February 233.2 366.2 2,401.9
March 300.1 592.8 2,671
April 331.4 853.3 4,306.3
May 258.9 972.3 4,378.7
June 116.8 684.7 2,786
July 94.6 383.8 755
August 46.2 302.6 476.7
September 24.7 287.2 405.2
October 27.9 324.2 495.8
November 54 316.3 914.2
December 113.1 342.3 1,318.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Truckee River at Glendale Ave near Sparks, NV normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 972.3 cfs, against 287.2 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 Truckee River at Glendale Ave near Sparks, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 370.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 172.7 and 1,431.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Truckee River at Glendale Ave near Sparks, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10348036 begin in 2014, about 12 years, covering roughly 4,412 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Truckee River at Glendale Ave near Sparks, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.52583, -119.77664, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050102, at an elevation of about 4,433 feet, draining roughly 1,064 square miles.
Can I use Truckee River at Glendale Ave near Sparks, 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.

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