Rivers in Nevada
Lamoille Creek near Lamoille
Below flood stage
1.61ftStage
Observed Tue, Sep 22, 9:55 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 4.80 ft
- Forecast crest
- 1.63 ftFri, Sep 25, 10:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 6.98 ft2010
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 6.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 5.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 4.80 ft |
| Action | 4.00 ft |
- 6.00 ftMajor flood stage. The creek in Lamoille hits the bridge with water over the road. Lowland rural roads and homes near the creek experience moderate flooding. This would be similar to the floods of 1986, 1995, and 2010.
- 5.50 ftModerate flood stage. The creek in Lamoille approaches the bottom of the bridge. The flow is extremely strong and will carry away any person falling into the creek. Lowland flooding near the creek in Lamoille with nearby homes experiencing minor flooding. Minor flooding across lowland rural roads. This would be similar to the floods of 2019 and 2023.
- 4.80 ftMinor flood stage. Minor flooding occurs in the town of Lamoille. Water can seep into basements near the creek.
- 4.00 ftAction stage. Visitors to Lamoille Canyon and the Powerhouse Picnic Area need to use extreme caution around Lamoille Creek and other creeks in the Ruby Mountains. Pets, children, and even adults can be swept away in strong currents.
Crest history
21 crests on NOAA’s list since 1982.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 6, 2010 | 6.98 ft |
| 2 | June 4, 1997 | 6.29 ft |
| 3 | June 3, 1986 | 6.29 ft |
| 4 | September 26, 1982 | 6.26 ft |
| 5 | May 30, 2003 | 6.17 ft |
| 6 | June 3, 1995 | 6.15 ft |
| 7 | May 19, 2006 | 6.10 ft |
| 8 | May 28, 2005 | 6.08 ft |
| 9 | May 24, 2023 | 6.05 ft |
| 10 | May 15, 2011 | 6.03 ft |
| 11 | May 30, 1983 | 6.02 ft |
| 12 | June 10, 2015 | 6.01 ft |
| 13 | June 8, 2016 | 5.94 ft |
| 14 | June 7, 2017 | 5.91 ft |
| 15 | August 1, 2021 | 5.78 ft |
| 16 | June 6, 2019 | 5.76 ft |
| 17 | May 16, 2001 | 5.57 ft |
| 18 | May 31, 2002 | 5.24 ft |
| 19 | May 26, 2000 | 5.22 ft |
| 20 | June 20, 2009 | 4.94 ft |
| 21 | May 27, 2014 | 4.80 ft |
Most recent crests
- May 24, 2023: 6.05 ft
- August 1, 2021: 5.78 ft
- June 6, 2019: 5.76 ft
- June 7, 2017: 5.91 ft
- June 8, 2016: 5.94 ft
- June 10, 2015: 6.01 ft
- May 27, 2014: 4.80 ft
- May 15, 2011: 6.03 ft
- June 6, 2010: 6.98 ft
- June 20, 2009: 4.94 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the California Nevada River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round.
Sources
Stage, flood stages, impacts and crest history from NOAA’s National Water Prediction Service. Streamflow and the daily record from the U.S. Geological Survey.