Is the Walker River flooding?
The Walker River is tracked by 9 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 Walker River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 4 of 9 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.
River facts
The longest-running gauge on this river is Walker River near Wabuska, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.58 ft on 9 June 2023, carrying 3,140 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (107 annual peaks). It is currently at 3.57 ft, 9.0 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker River at Snyder Ln near Mason, NV | No flooding | 4.27 ft | 9.8 ft | |
| Walker River near Wabuska, NV | No flooding | 3.57 ft | 10.5 ft | |
| Walker River at Pt Site below Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV | No flooding | 10.31 ft | 17.3 ft | |
| Walker River at Lateral 2-a Siphon near Schurz, NV | No flooding | 1.45 ft | 5.9 ft | |
| Walker River at Miller Ln near Yerington, NV | No current data | — | — | — |
| Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV | No current data | — | — | — |
| Walker River above Little Dam near Schurz, NV | No current data | — | — | — |
| Walker River below Mason Vly Wma at Rr Xing near Wabuska | No flood stage defined | 5.39 ft | — | |
| Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake, NV | No flood stage defined | -1.96 ft | — |