Rivers in Nevada
Marys River above Hot Springs Creek nr Deeth
Below flood stage
0.83ftStage
Observed Thu, Sep 24, 2:15 AM PDT
- Flood stage
- 6.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 0.81 ftThu, Sep 24, 3:00 AM PDT
- Record crest
- 8.39 ft1984
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 9.00 ft |
| Moderate flood | 7.50 ft |
| Minor flood | 6.00 ft |
| Action | 5.00 ft |
- 9.00 ftMajor flooding occurs on the Marys River with many homes in Deeth damaged. Transportation and communication are severely disrupted. Major damage to roads, railroads, and structures occurs, with water over a foot deep on some roads and railroads. Severe erosion and sediment deposition occurs. This is similar to the flood of February 12, 1962.
- 8.40 ftModerate to major flooding occurs on the lower Marys River with significant damage to roads, railroads, and structures. Cattle can be mired or drowned. Much of Deeth's roads and structures are flooded. This is about 1083 cfs or similar to the flood of May 15, 1984.
- 7.60 ftModerate flooding occurs on lower Marys River, with damage to roads, railroads, and structures. Cattle can be mired or drowned. Streets and homes in Deeth flood. This is about 875 cfs or similar to the flood of may 20, 2005.
- 6.80 ftMinor to moderate lowland flooding occurs on lower Mary's River, with flooding of many rural roads near the river. Some streets in Deeth flood, as well as basements and foundations of a few homes. This is about 691 cfs.
- 6.00 ftFlood stage, about 529 cfs. Minor lowland flooding on lower Marys River, with minor flooding of rural roads throughout area. Some minor flooding of streets in Deeth.
- 5.00 ftThis is action stage or about 360 cfs. No flooding occurs within the reach.
Flood outlook
Chance of flooding, September to November
| Category | Chance |
|---|---|
| Minor flooding | Under 5% |
| Moderate flooding | Under 5% |
| Major flooding | Under 5% |
The three-month chances are the River Forecast Centers’ long-range flood outlook, issued September 23, 2026.
Crest history
39 crests on NOAA’s list since 1943.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 15, 1984 | 8.39 ft |
| 2 | March 23, 2017 | 7.71 ft |
| 3 | February 12, 1962 | 7.63 ft |
| 4 | April 17, 2006 | 7.48 ft |
| 5 | May 5, 2023 | 7.36 ft |
| 6 | January 23, 1943 | 7.20 ft |
| 7 | May 18, 2005 | 7.16 ft |
| 8 | May 17, 2011 | 6.84 ft |
| 9 | May 30, 1983 | 6.79 ft |
| 10 | April 29, 1952 | 6.57 ft |
| 11 | June 2, 2019 | 6.56 ft |
| 12 | May 18, 1975 | 6.45 ft |
| 13 | May 5, 1982 | 6.05 ft |
| 14 | May 9, 1945 | 5.99 ft |
| 15 | April 10, 1985 | 5.99 ft |
| 16 | April 28, 2024 | 5.91 ft |
| 17 | May 3, 1965 | 5.88 ft |
| 18 | May 16, 1979 | 5.88 ft |
| 19 | May 21, 1957 | 5.86 ft |
| 20 | May 11, 1980 | 5.84 ft |
| 21 | April 23, 1989 | 5.84 ft |
| 22 | May 23, 1958 | 5.84 ft |
| 23 | April 24, 1969 | 5.80 ft |
| 24 | April 27, 1949 | 5.74 ft |
| 25 | March 19, 1972 | 5.74 ft |
Most recent crests
- April 28, 2024: 5.91 ft
- May 5, 2023: 7.36 ft
- May 4, 2020: 5.24 ft
- June 2, 2019: 6.56 ft
- March 23, 2017: 7.71 ft
- April 26, 2016: 5.02 ft
- May 17, 2011: 6.84 ft
- April 17, 2006: 7.48 ft
- May 18, 2005: 7.16 ft
- May 17, 1997: 5.16 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.