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Photo: 2015-04-02 17 43 08 View west up the Carson River from U.S. Route 50 just west of Fallon, Nevada by Famartin (CC BY-SA 4.0) License

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.
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Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 10311750, as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
  • A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect for Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. NWS Reno NV
  • Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 10 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time
Streamflow
5 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
3.87 ft
water level

Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 12 ft³/s over 10 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Nevada yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge CARSON R ABV SIXMILE CYN CK BLW DAYTON, NV (5.7 mi away), as of Aug 22, 1:30 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Carson River

H: 96° L: 68°
Sunny
Sunny
96°
|
Feels like 93°
Precipitation
2%
Humidity
17%
Wind
3 mph
UV Index
2.5
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Overcast
74°
3 AM
Partly Cloudy
72°
6 AM
Clear
69°
9 AM
Overcast
81°
12 PM
Sunny
95°
3 PM
Sunny
95°
6 PM
Cloudy
85°
9 PM
Clear
71°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Carson River?
Carson River is a river in Nevada.
Can you swim at Carson River?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Carson River rated?
Carson River in Nevada has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 126 reviews.
What amenities does Carson River have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Carson River include camping-nearby.

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Amenities

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