Is the West Walker River flooding?
The West Walker River is tracked by 4 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 West Walker River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 4 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 W Walker River near Hudson, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 12.18 ft on 3 January 1997, carrying 11,400 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1915 (89 annual peaks). It is currently at 1.28 ft, 10.9 ft below that record.
| Gauge | Status | Stage | Flood stage | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV | No flooding | 1.73 ft | 8 ft | |
| W Walker River near Hudson, NV | No flooding | 1.28 ft | 6 ft | |
| W Walker River below Smith Vly Div near Wellington, NV | No current data | — | — | — |
| W Walker River at Hwy 208 Brg 1648 near Mason, NV | No current data | — | — | — |