Desert Creek near Wellington, NV
Gauge height
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Streamflow
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Minor flooding here begins at 5 ft, with major flooding at 5.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 5.06 ft on Thu, Jun 5, 1969.
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4.7 ft | — |
| Minor flood | 5 ft | — |
| Moderate flood | 5.2 ft | — |
| Major flood | 5.5 ft | — |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.06 ft | 1969-06-05 |
| 4.96 ft | 2006-05-20 |
| 4.9 ft | 1967-06-21 |
| 4.86 ft | 1975-06-18 |
| 4.82 ft | 1968-08-11 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV | 7.8 mi | Douglas County |
| W Walker River below Smith Vly Div near Wellington, NV | 9.7 mi | Lyon County |
| W Walker River below Topaz Canal Div near Topaz, CA | 9.8 mi | Mono County |
| W Walker River near Coleville, CA | 11.5 mi | Mono County |
| W Walker River near Hudson, NV | 12.3 mi | Lyon County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.