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SwedenWalker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz water level
River gauge, Walker River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 13.4 cfs
- Water temperature
- 56 °F
History
What this means
Water levels are unremarkable at Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz, where the gauge shows 1.79 ft.
It is 4.11 ft below the flood stage of 5.90 ft.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 1.78 ft – 1.80 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns. The sensor also reports a water temperature of 56 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 7.18 ftJuly 16, 1995
Paddling and fishing conditions
Most paddlers and anglers will find the river in good shape at this stage.
For reference, flood stage is 5.90 ft.
What happens at each level
- 7.00 ft
- Major flooding from Weber Dam to Walker Lake, including Schurz. Roads, bridges and lowest structures in Schurz area flood.
- 6.40 ft
- Moderate flooding below Weber Reservoir impacting agricutural land and access roads. River Bank instablilty may cause additional impacts.
- 5.90 ft
- Flood Stage. Minor Lowland Flooding
- 5.50 ft
- Monitor Stage, some very minor flooding of lowlands between Weber Dam and Walker Lake.
- 1.79 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.18 ft | July 16, 1995 |
| 2 | 6.92 ft | May 27, 2006 |
| 3 | 6.57 ft | June 20, 1998 |
| 4 | 6.43 ft | June 4, 2005 |
| 5 | 6.28 ft | May 28, 1996 |
| 6 | 5.90 ft | June 6, 1999 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Walker River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker River at Snyder Ln near MasonRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.82 ft | Below flood stage | +0.04 ft | 21 mi |
| Walker River below Mason Vly Wma at Rr Xing near WabuskaRiver gauge, Walker River | 5.04 ft | No reference yet | +0.27 ft | 21 mi |
| Walker River near WabuskaRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.74 ft | Below flood stage | +0.51 ft | 22 mi |
| Walker River above Weber Reservoir near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 12.5 cfs | Low | −1.1 cfs | 13 mi |
| Walker River at Point Site below Weber Reservoir near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 10.26 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 7 mi |
| Walker River above Little Dam near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 39.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Walker River near Mouth at Walker LakeRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canal North 1 below Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 1 | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 5.9 mi |
| Canal North 2 above Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 2 | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 6.0 mi |
| Weber Reservoir near SchurzReservoir, Weber Reservoir | 4,201.02 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 8 mi |
| East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River | 3.33 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 16 mi |
| Walker Lake near HawthorneLake, Walker Lake | 3,914.21 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz?
The official flood stage is 5.90 ft. The level is currently 4.11 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 Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:40 PM PDT, the water level was 1.79 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz?
The highest level on record is 7.18 ft on July 16, 1995.
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:10302002(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.94020, -118.80376(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 | 1.79 ft | 2026-10-20 21:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 13.4 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:40 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 56 °F | 2026-10-20 21:30 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near Schurz (usgs:10302002). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/walker-river-at-lateral-2-a-siphon-near-schurz
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