CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

EAST FORK CARSON RIVER - MARKLEEVILLE (CEMC1)

Latitude: 38.71º N	Longitude: 119.76º W	Elevation: 5400 Feet
Location: Alpine County in California		Bulletin Group: Eastern Sierra		River Group: Eastern Sierra

Monitor Stage: 8.0 Feet

Flood Stage: 9.0 Feet

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Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2022*	3,710	6.70	Oct 25, 2021
2021*	994	4.36	May 6, 2021
2020*	1,520	5.01	Apr 29, 2020
2019*	3,450	6.51	Jun 6, 2019
2018*	7,010	8.51	Apr 7, 2018
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Sept 1960 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1997*	18,900	11.78	Jan 24, 1970
1963*	15,100	8.21**	Jan 31, 1963
2017*	11,700	9.98	Jan 8, 2017
2006*	10,300	9.09	Dec 31, 2005
1986*	9,520	8.79	Mar 8, 1986
1965*	9,100	7.20**	Dec 23, 1964
* Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion
** Prior to October 1967, datum change with a difference of -2.0 ft must be applied to all data before date to convert to current datum.

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Impacts - E19 Information
8.0 Feet	Monitor Stage. No flooding from Monitor Creek to Bryant Creek, river near bankfull and may require precautionary measures to move resources away from the river. Additional impacts to recreational river users.
9.0 Feet	Flood Stage. Minor flooding from Monitor Creek to Bryant Creek including impacts to river campgrounds and possible impacts to highway due to bank erosion. Similar to 1/8/2017, 2/10/2017, and 12/31/2005.
10.0 Feet	Moderate flooding impacting Carson River Resort campground, and potential for significant bank erosion causing road damage along Highways 89 and 4.
11.0 Feet	Major impact to transportation including Highways 89 and 4. Communication, water and power systems may be impacted. Significant inundation of low lying rangelands.
12.0 Feet	Record flooding. Major impacts to transportation, communication, power and water systems. In excess of January 1997 event.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (CAZ072)

Today: Sunny. Haze in the morning. Highs 60 to 70. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to 50 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered showers. Snow level 9000 to 9500 feet. Lows 31 to 41. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening. Ridge gusts up to 55 mph.

Saturday: Scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow level 8500 feet. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs 46 to 56. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night: Numerous showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then scattered showers after midnight. Snow level 8000 to 8500 feet. Lows 27 to 37. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Snow level 7500 to 8000 feet. Highs 47 to 57. North winds 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the evening, then clear after midnight. Lows 24 to 34.

Monday and Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs 53 to 63. Lows 29 to 39.

Tuesday through Thursday: Clear. Highs 61 to 71. Lows 32 to 42.

Product Disclaimer

This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Reno Weather Forecast Office. Observations are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast" should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products. River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning purposes only.

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