Rivers in Nevada
Muddy River near Glendale
Below flood stage
12.71ftStage
Observed Sun, Sep 20, 10:55 PM PDT
- Flood stage
- 28.00 ft
- Forecast crest
- 12.75 ftThu, Sep 24, 6:00 PM PDT
- Record crest
- 45.43 ft2014
Flood stages and impacts
| Category | Stage |
|---|---|
| Major flood | 32.50 ft |
| Moderate flood | 30.00 ft |
| Minor flood | 28.00 ft |
| Action | 24.50 ft |
- 45.43 ftRecord flows and flooding, similar to the September 8 2014 event.
- 36.28 ftMajor flooding, similar flows to the January 11 2005 event.
- 32.50 ftMajor flood stage, significant inundation of homes, outbuildings and roads along and east of South Deer Street between Overton Park and Lamar Avenue. Mandatory evacuations possible. Flows somewhat higher than 12/2010 event.
- 31.90 ftModerate flooding, flows similar to December 23 2010 flooding event.
- 30.00 ftModerate flooding, some inundation of homes, outbuildings and roads along and east of South Deer Street between Overton Park and Lamar Avenue. Some evacuations possible. Flows similar to 10/2015 event.
- 28.00 ftMinor flooding. Flooding of farm fields and open area adjecent to the Muddy River between East Lester Avenue and Lamar Avenue in Overton. Near the Muddy River Channel East Ingram and Lewis Avenue closed due to water overtopping the roadways. Flooding possible in Logandale along Wipple Avenue and West Gulber Avenue.
- 24.50 ftMonitor stage. High waters, prepare for flooding if flows are expected to rise. Monitor if water is being redirected to Bowmen Resevior.
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 20, 2026.
Crest history
36 crests on NOAA’s list since 1955.
| # | Date | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 2014 | 45.43 ft |
| 2 | August 10, 1981 | 44.46 ft |
| 3 | January 11, 2005 | 36.28 ft |
| 4 | November 6, 1960 | 34.99 ft |
| 5 | September 11, 1998 | 33.93 ft |
| 6 | July 22, 1984 | 33.27 ft |
| 7 | March 3, 1983 | 32.35 ft |
| 8 | December 23, 2010 | 31.91 ft |
| 9 | October 19, 2015 | 30.16 ft |
| 10 | August 29, 2000 | 29.57 ft |
| 11 | September 2, 2023 | 28.97 ft |
| 12 | September 11, 2012 | 28.76 ft |
| 13 | June 10, 1990 | 27.79 ft |
| 14 | February 10, 1993 | 27.39 ft |
| 15 | February 24, 1998 | 26.91 ft |
| 16 | July 19, 2021 | 26.79 ft |
| 17 | August 16, 1990 | 26.61 ft |
| 18 | July 7, 1968 | 26.61 ft |
| 19 | September 19, 1972 | 26.55 ft |
| 20 | March 6, 1978 | 26.53 ft |
| 21 | December 29, 2004 | 26.15 ft |
| 22 | October 14, 2006 | 25.81 ft |
| 23 | September 3, 2013 | 25.26 ft |
| 24 | August 26, 1955 | 25.10 ft |
| 25 | July 25, 2017 | 24.89 ft |
Most recent crests
- September 2, 2023: 28.97 ft
- September 14, 2022: 24.71 ft
- July 19, 2021: 26.79 ft
- March 14, 2020: 16.50 ft
- October 22, 2018: 21.53 ft
- July 18, 2018: 22.63 ft
- July 25, 2017: 24.89 ft
- October 19, 2015: 30.16 ft
- October 1, 2014: 14.92 ft
- September 9, 2014: 45.43 ft
Nearby
Upstream, downstream and the gauges around this one.
What this means
Forecasts by the Colorado Basin River Forecast Center. Forecasts are issued routinely year-round. Stage may be affected by ice.
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.