Is the Walker River flooding?

Nevada · 9 gauges · Nevada river levels

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.

data refreshed 15 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 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.

Drains 2,600 sq mi · gauge elevation 4,300 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
Walker River at Snyder Ln near Mason, NVNo flooding4.27 ft9.8 ft
Walker River near Wabuska, NVNo flooding3.57 ft10.5 ft
Walker River at Pt Site below Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NVNo flooding10.31 ft17.3 ft
Walker River at Lateral 2-a Siphon near Schurz, NVNo flooding1.45 ft5.9 ft
Walker River at Miller Ln near Yerington, NVNo current data
Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NVNo current data
Walker River above Little Dam near Schurz, NVNo current data
Walker River below Mason Vly Wma at Rr Xing near WabuskaNo flood stage defined5.39 ft
Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake, NVNo flood stage defined-1.96 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.