Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake water level
River gauge, Walker River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Normal for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 2.8 cfs
History
What this means
The gauge at Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake reads −1.60 ft, a normal level for mid-October.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between −1.65 ft and −1.55 ft.
Fall is often low-water season on rivers, until steadier rain returns.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 9.58 ftJune 22, 2005
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.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9.58 ft | June 22, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
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Other gauges on the Walker River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker River at Snyder Ln near MasonRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.73 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 27 mi |
| Walker River below Mason Vly Wma at Rr Xing near WabuskaRiver gauge, Walker River | 4.75 ft | No reference yet | −0.02 ft | 31 mi |
| Walker River near WabuskaRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.24 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 32 mi |
| Walker River above Weber Reservoir near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 12.5 cfs | Low | −1.1 cfs | 24 mi |
| Walker River at Point Site below Weber Reservoir near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 10.29 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 18 mi |
| Walker River above Little Dam near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 41.7 cfs | Normal | +2.7 cfs | 17 mi |
| Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 1.79 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 11 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walker Lake near HawthorneLake, Walker Lake | 3,914.23 ft | Normal | −0.01 ft | 8 mi |
| Canal North 1 below Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 1 | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 17 mi |
| Canal North 2 above Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 2 | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 17 mi |
| East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River | 3.39 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Weber Reservoir near SchurzReservoir, Weber Reservoir | 4,201.06 ft | Normal | −0.03 ft | 19 mi |
| East Walker River near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River | 20.9 cfs | Low | +8.2 cfs | 23 mi |
Questions and answers
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 near Mouth at Walker Lake today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 09:05 AM PDT, the water level was −1.60 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake normal?
Normal for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake?
The highest level on record is 9.58 ft on June 22, 2005.
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:10302025(Agency page)- Coordinates
38.79103, -118.72708(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 | −1.60 ft | 2026-10-19 16:05 | Provisional |
| Flow | 2.8 cfs | 2026-10-19 16:05 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Walker River near Mouth at Walker Lake (usgs:10302025). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/walker-river-near-mouth-at-walker-lake
How we check values
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