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USGS Streamgage 10348000

Truckee River at Reno, NV

Truckee River at Reno, NV is USGS streamgage 10348000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050102. It drains a watershed of about 1,067 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1906. Typical flow runs near 290 cfs in July and 822 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
1,067 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,448 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050102
Coordinates
39.53019, -119.79547
USGS site number
10348000
Records begin
1906-10-01 (120 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 120 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 140.9 392.1 1,199.8
February 199.3 412.6 1,688.6
March 281.2 568.5 1,905.2
April 305 822 2,974.7
May 300.2 1,036.3 3,335.8
June 173.8 618.3 2,600.3
July 108.9 290 937.6
August 90.7 238.4 460.8
September 51 245.7 435.7
October 47.1 297.3 460.8
November 74.4 338.9 575.5
December 103.6 368.4 877.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Truckee River at Reno, NV normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 1,036.3 cfs, against 238.4 cfs in August, 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 Reno, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 392.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 140.9 and 1,199.8 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Truckee River at Reno, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10348000 begin in 1906, about 120 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 Truckee River at Reno, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.53019, -119.79547, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050102, at an elevation of about 4,448 feet, draining roughly 1,067 square miles.
Can I use Truckee River at Reno, 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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