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SwedenEast Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason water level
River gauge, East Walker River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 97.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.59 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:45 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason is at 3.36 ft, in the normal range.
It is 5.14 ft below the flood stage of 8.50 ft.
It has dropped 0.07 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.59 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.26 ft and 3.46 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 19.58 ftJuly 14, 1952
- Forecast peak
- 3.59 ftThursday, October 22 at 11:00 PM
Floating and fishing near East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 8.50 ft, 5.14 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 in reach. Considerable damage to rural roads including, but not limited to the East Walker Road. Damage to agricultural lands and infastructure.
- 9.50 ft
- Moderate flooding in reach. East Walker Road and other low rural roads likely closed at lowest points.
- 8.50 ft
- Flood Stage, minor flooding in reach, out of bank flow inundating low lying area and impacting East Walker road.
- 7.00 ft
- Monitor Stage, no flooding.
- 3.36 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19.58 ft | July 14, 1952 |
| 2 | 10.61 ft | June 7, 1986 |
| 3 | 10.49 ft | January 2, 1997 |
| 4 | 10.35 ft | February 1, 1963 |
| 5 | 10.01 ft | July 4, 1980 |
| 6 | 9.90 ft | March 11, 2023 |
| 7 | 9.81 ft | December 24, 1955 |
| 8 | 9.74 ft | July 1, 2017 |
| 9 | 9.65 ft | July 10, 1995 |
| 10 | 9.61 ft | April 12, 1982 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the East Walker River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Walker River near BridgeportRiver gauge, East Walker River | 3.11 ft | Below flood stage | +0.09 ft | 35 mi |
| East Walker River below Confl Rough Creek near The ElbowRiver gauge, East Walker River | 2.90 ft | No reference yet | ±0 | 26 mi |
| East Walker River at Morgan Bridge near Wichman CanyonRiver gauge, East Walker River | 7.99 ft | No reference yet | +0.01 ft | 19 mi |
| East Walker River at Ivy Ranch Bridge near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River | 8.49 ft | No reference yet | −0.04 ft | 8 mi |
| East Walker River near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River | 20.9 cfs | Low | +8.2 cfs | 7 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Walker River near HudsonRiver gauge, West Walker River | 1.22 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 10 mi |
| Walker River at Snyder Ln near MasonRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.78 ft | Below flood stage | +0.14 ft | 11 mi |
| Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 16 mi |
| Canal North 1 below Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 1 | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Walker River above Little Dam near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 39.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Canal North 2 above Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 2 | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Walker River near Mouth at Walker LakeRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.6 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Walker Lake near HawthorneLake, Walker Lake | 3,914.23 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 18 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason?
The official flood stage is 8.50 ft. The level is currently 5.14 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 above Strosnider Ditch near Mason today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM PDT, the water level was 3.36 ft. Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason rising or falling?
Down 0.07 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason?
The highest level on record is 19.58 ft on July 14, 1952.
Is East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.59 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 11:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10293500(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.81371, -119.04799(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 | 3.36 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 97.0 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason (usgs:10293500). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/east-walker-river-above-strosnider-ditch-near-mason
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