2 USGS Streamgages · Truckee River system
Franktown Creek flows and levels
Franktown Creek is gauged at 2 USGS streamgages in Nevada, each tracked by Rivermatics. It feeds the Steamboat Creek. It drains into the Truckee River system. The gauged reach falls about 2,393 feet, from 7,470 feet down to 5,077.
Gauges on this river, upstream to downstream
Ordered by drainage area, which is how far down the river each gauge sits. April and July figures are long-term median daily flows for that month from the USGS record — historical normals, not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Gauge | State | Drainage sq mi | Elevation ft | April p50 cfs | July p50 cfs | Forecast |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franktown Creek near Carson City, NV | NV | 3 | 7,470 | 4.6 | 2.8 | — |
| Franktown Creek at Old US 395 near Franktown, NV | NV | — | 5,077 | — | — | — |
Common questions
- How many gauges are on the Franktown Creek?
- Rivermatics tracks 2 USGS streamgages on the Franktown Creek, across Nevada. Each has its own page with the site's full flow record and monthly normals. The river may carry other gauges that publish neither daily values nor discharge statistics; those are not tracked here.
- What river system is the Franktown Creek part of?
- The Franktown Creek drains into the Truckee River system — it is a tributary somewhere in that chain, following the flowpath down to its terminal river. Rivermatics builds this from the USGS/geoconnex reference-mainstem network rather than from names.
- Can I use Franktown Creek 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 rivers in the Truckee River system
- Steamboat Creek 4 gauges
- Little Truckee River 2 gauges