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East Walker River near Bridgeport water level

River gauge, East Walker River, California, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.02ft Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours

Flow
96.8 cfs
3 4 5 6 Minor floodstage 6.00 ft

History

3.053.10ftOct 16Oct 17Oct 18Oct 19Oct 203.053.10ftOct 16Oct 18Oct 20
Water level Minor flood stage

What this means

Water levels are unremarkable at East Walker River near Bridgeport, where the gauge shows 3.02 ft.

It is 2.98 ft below the flood stage of 6.00 ft.

It is still going down, by 0.09 ft over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.02 ft – 3.11 ft.

Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Paddling and fishing conditions

Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.

For reference, flood stage is 6.00 ft.

What happens at each level

7.00 ft
Major Flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV. About 2030 cfs, slightly more severe than record flood of Jan. 4, 1997 (1910 cfs).
6.50 ft
Moderate Flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV. About 1640 cfs. Not as severe as record flood of Jan. 4, 1997 (1910 cfs), but greater than floods of June 3, 1986 (1370 cfs), July 6, 1967 (1360 cfs) and June 19, 1963 (1390 cfs).
6.00 ft
Flood Stage; about 1300 cfs. Minor Flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV. Similar to floods of June 3, 1986 (1370 cfs), July 6, 1967 (1360 cfs) and June 19, 1963 (1390 cfs).
5.50 ft
Monitor Stage, about 1000 cfs. No flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV
3.02 ft
Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Weather at the gauge

The forecast is not available right now.

Sunrise 07:11 AM Sunset 06:13 PM Daylight 11 hr, 2 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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Other gauges on the East Walker River

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
East Walker River below Confl Rough Creek near The ElbowRiver gauge, East Walker River 2.99 ft No reference yet +0.09 ft 13 mi
East Walker River at Morgan Bridge near Wichman CanyonRiver gauge, East Walker River 8.05 ft No reference yet +0.07 ft 21 mi
East Walker River at Ivy Ranch Bridge near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River 8.61 ft No reference yet +0.12 ft 30 mi
East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River 3.33 ft Below flood stage −0.02 ft 35 mi
East Walker River near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River 4.44 ft No reference yet +0.06 ft 38 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge Level Compared with normal 24 hours Distance
Buckeye Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Buckeye Creek 1.59 ft Below flood stage ±0 9 mi
Virginia Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Virginia Creek 1.41 ft Below flood stage ±0 9 mi
Green Creek near BridgeportRiver gauge, Green Creek 1.95 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 11 mi
Robinson Creek at Twin Lks Outlet near BridgeportRiver gauge, Robinson Creek 1.44 ft Below flood stage −0.08 ft 12 mi
West Walker River below L Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River 0.75 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 13 mi
West Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River 2.06 ft Below flood stage +0.01 ft 18 mi
Topaz Canal below Topaz Lake near TopazCanal gauge, Topaz Canal 98.8 cfs Normal ±0 30 mi
West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near WellingtonRiver gauge, West Walker River 1.58 ft Below flood stage +0.11 ft 30 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the East Walker River near Bridgeport?

The official flood stage is 6.00 ft. The level is currently 2.98 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of East Walker River near Bridgeport today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 04:25 PM PDT, the water level was 3.02 ft. Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is East Walker River near Bridgeport rising or falling?

Down 0.09 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of East Walker River near Bridgeport normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

How often is this data updated?

The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.

Where does this data come from?

The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
Operator
U.S. Geological Survey
Station code
usgs:10293000 (Agency page)
Coordinates
38.32770, -119.21488 (WGS84)
Vertical datum
NGVD29
Update interval
every 15 minutes
Licence
Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

ParameterLast valueTime (UTC)Quality
Water level 3.02 ft 2026-10-20 23:25 Provisional
Flow 96.8 cfs 2026-10-20 23:25 Provisional

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U.S. Geological Survey: East Walker River near Bridgeport (usgs:10293000). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/east-walker-river-near-bridgeport

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Each reading is stored as published. We hold back values that jump faster than physically plausible and show the measurement time with every value.

Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer