Is the East Walker River flooding?

Nevada · 6 gauges · Nevada river levels

The East Walker River is tracked by 6 USGS streamgauges in Nevada. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the East Walker River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 1 of 6 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nevada river levels.

data refreshed 7 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is E Walker River near Mason, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.90 ft on 1 June 2023, carrying 1,890 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1911 (14 annual peaks). It is currently at 5.41 ft, 5.5 ft below that record.

Drains 1,230 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,463 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NVNo flooding4.12 ft8.5 ft
E Walker River below Sweetwater Creek near Bridgeport, CANo current data
E Walker River below Confl Rough Creek near the Elbow, NVNo current data
E Walker River at Morgan Bridge near Wichman Cyn, NVNo current data
E Walker River at Ivy Ranch Brg near Mason, NVNo current data
E Walker River near Mason, NVNo flood stage defined5.41 ft
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.