West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington water level

Name: West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, West Walker River, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

1.59ft Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 03:10 PM PDT (27 min ago)

Flow: 116 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.57 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington is at 1.59 ft, in the normal range.

It is 6.41 ft below the flood stage of 8.00 ft.

It has risen 0.13 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.57 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM. There is still 6.41 ft of room before flood stage. In the last month it has stayed between 1.38 ft and 1.59 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 13.67 ftJanuary 3, 1997
Forecast peak: 1.58 ftThursday, October 22 at 01:00 AM

Floating and fishing near West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 8.00 ft, 6.41 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

10.50 ft: Major flooding below Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith Valley and Wellington area. Many buildings, roads flooded or washed out, with major damage to agricultural lands. Transportation affected with NV route 208 in Smith Valley/Wilson Canyon likely damaged or washed out in some areas.
10.00 ft: Major flooding below Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith Valley and Wellington area. Many buildings, roads flooded or washed out, with major damage to agricultural lands. Transportation affected with NV Route 208 in Smith Valley/Wilson Canyon possibly damaged or washed out in some areas.
9.50 ft: Moderate flooding of area along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Flooding of some roads, yards and basements near the river in the Smith-Wellington area.
9.00 ft: Moderate flooding of lowlands, agricultural land and rural roads along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Some flooding of lowest yards and basements near river in the Smith-Wellington area.
8.50 ft: Minor to moderate flooding of lowlands, agricultural land, and rural roads along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Very limited flooding of lowest yards and basements near river in the Smith-Wellington area.
8.00 ft: Flood Stage. Minor flooding of lowlands, pasture & rural roads on the West Walker from Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith and Wellington areas.
7.50 ft: Some inundation of the lowest portions of reach on the West Walker from Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith and Wellington areas.
7.00 ft: Monitor Stage. No flooding. Approx. 1940 cfs.
1.59 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	13.67 ft	January 3, 1997
2	8.67 ft	June 21, 2017
3	8.44 ft	June 7, 2023
4	8.30 ft	July 11, 1995
5	7.98 ft	May 21, 2006
6	7.92 ft	July 8, 1983
7	7.69 ft	June 6, 1922
8	7.66 ft	June 16, 1999
9	7.49 ft	May 30, 2005
10	7.36 ft	June 13, 2019

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 72° 41° – Wind 22 mph

20 Tue 67° 46° – Wind 16 mph

21 Wed 62° 45° 0.61 in, 82% Wind 14 mph

22 Thu 55° 46° 0.16 in, 63% Wind 11 mph

23 Fri 61° 43° 0.03 in Wind 7 mph

24 Sat 59° 40° – Wind 7 mph

25 Sun 64° 41° – Wind 7 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:13 AM Sunset 06:14 PM Daylight 11 hr, 1 min Waxing gibbous 72%

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	0.73 ft	Below flood stage	−0.02 ft	24 mi
West Walker River near ColevilleRiver gauge, West Walker River	2.06 ft	Below flood stage	+0.01 ft	15 mi
West Walker River near HudsonRiver gauge, West Walker River	1.29 ft	Below flood stage	+0.07 ft	12 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Topaz Canal below Topaz Lake near TopazCanal gauge, Topaz Canal	98.8 cfs	Normal	±0	4.9 mi
Bryant Creek below Mountaineer Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Bryant Creek	1.6 cfs	Normal	+0.1 cfs	12 mi
Leviathan Creek above Mountaineer Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Leviathan Creek	0.3 cfs	Normal	±0	12 mi
Aspen Creek above Leviathan Mine near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Aspen Creek	0.2 cfs	Normal	±0	12 mi
Leviathan Creek above Mine near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Leviathan Creek	0.1 cfs	Normal	±0	12 mi
Leviathan Creek above Aspen Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, Leviathan Creek	0.1 cfs	Low	±0	13 mi
4L Creek near MarkleevilleRiver gauge, 4L Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	13 mi
East Fork Carson River near GardnervilleRiver gauge, East Fork Carson River	9.47 ft	Below flood stage	±0	17 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington?

The official flood stage is 8.00 ft. The level is currently 6.41 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 at Hoye Bridge near Wellington today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 03:10 PM PDT, the water level was 1.59 ft. Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington rising or falling?

Up 0.13 ft over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington 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 at Hoye Bridge near Wellington?

The highest level on record is 13.67 ft on January 3, 1997.

Is West Walker River at Hoye Bridge near Wellington expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 1.57 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 10:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10297500 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 38.72806, -119.42786 (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	1.59 ft	2026-10-20 22:10	Provisional
Flow	116 cfs	2026-10-20 22:10	Provisional

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