Is the West Walker River flooding?

California · 3 gauges · California river levels

The West Walker River is tracked by 3 USGS streamgauges in California. 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 West Walker River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 3 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 California river levels.

data refreshed 14 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 W Walker River near Coleville, CA. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.23 ft on 2 January 1997, carrying 12,500 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1903 (100 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.09 ft, 8.1 ft below that record.

Drains 250 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,520 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

GaugeStatusStageFlood stageUpdated
W Walker River below L Walker River near Coleville, CANo flooding0.81 ft6 ft
W Walker River near Coleville, CANo flooding2.09 ft7.3 ft
W Walker River below Topaz Canal Div near Topaz, CANo current data
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.