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SwedenWest Walker River near Coleville water level
River gauge, West Walker River, California, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 38.0 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at West Walker River near Coleville reads 2.05 ft, a normal level.
It is 5.25 ft below the flood stage of 7.30 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.04 ft and 2.09 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
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.95 ftJune 20, 2017
What the stage means on the water
A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.
The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 7.30 ft, still 5.25 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 8.40 ft
- Major flooding in the West Walker Canyon and Antelope Valley including Walker, Coleville, and Topaz. Many buildings impacted, and roads flooded or washed out. Major damage to agricultural lands. Extensive sandbagging required to protect property. Transportation affected, with severe damage road damage possible.
- 7.90 ft
- Moderate flooding of lowlands, agricultural lands, yards, basements, and rural roads in the West Walker River Canyon and in Antelope Valley including Walker, Colevile, and Topaz California. Flooding of structures limited although some sandbagging necessary. Roughly similar to the June 2017 peak.
- 7.30 ft
- Flood Stage, Minor flooding of lowlands, pastrures and rural roads in Antelope Valley. Roughly similar to June 2019 and October 2021 crests.
- 6.80 ft
- Monitor Stage, No flooding in Antelope Valley
- 2.05 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.95 ft | June 20, 2017 |
| 2 | 7.79 ft | June 6, 2010 |
| 3 | 7.76 ft | May 19, 2006 |
| 4 | 7.59 ft | May 23, 2023 |
| 5 | 7.58 ft | April 7, 2018 |
| 6 | 7.40 ft | May 16, 2005 |
| 7 | 7.38 ft | May 29, 2003 |
| 8 | 7.35 ft | June 7, 2019 |
| 9 | 7.23 ft | October 25, 2021 |
| 10 | 7.11 ft | May 29, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the West Walker River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Walker River below L Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River | 0.74 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 9 mi |
| West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near WellingtonRiver gauge, West Walker River | 1.58 ft | Below flood stage | +0.13 ft | 15 mi |
| West Walker River near HudsonRiver gauge, West Walker River | 1.23 ft | Below flood stage | +0.03 ft | 24 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topaz Canal below Topaz Lake near TopazCanal gauge, Topaz Canal | 97.3 cfs | Normal | +15.6 cfs | 13 mi |
| Leviathan Creek above Mine near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Leviathan Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Aspen Creek above Leviathan Mine near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Aspen Creek | 0.2 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| 4L Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, 4L Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 18 mi |
| East Walker River near BridgeportRiver gauge, East Walker River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 18 mi |
| Leviathan Creek above Aspen Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Leviathan Creek | 0.1 cfs | Low | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Bryant Creek below Mountaineer Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Bryant Creek | 1.5 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
| Leviathan Creek above Mountaineer Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Leviathan Creek | 0.3 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 19 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the West Walker River near Coleville?
The official flood stage is 7.30 ft. The level is currently 5.25 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 West Walker River near Coleville today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 08:00 AM PDT, the water level was 2.05 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is West Walker River near Coleville rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of West Walker River near Coleville normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at West Walker River near Coleville?
The highest level on record is 7.95 ft on June 20, 2017.
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.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10296500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.51324, -119.44989(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
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 2.05 ft | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 38.0 cfs | 2026-10-20 15:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: West Walker River near Coleville (usgs:10296500). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/california/west-walker-river-near-coleville
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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer