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SwedenWalker River near Wabuska water level
River gauge, Walker River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 19.0 cfs
- Water temperature
- 64 °F
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.15 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 AM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 07:06 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The Walker River near Wabuska is at 2.89 ft, in the normal range.
It is 7.61 ft below the flood stage of 10.50 ft.
It has dropped 0.10 ft over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.15 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 AM. In the last month it has stayed between 2.89 ft and 2.99 ft.
The sensor also reports a water temperature of 64 °F.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 13.47 ftJune 9, 2023
- Forecast peak
- 3.15 ftThursday, October 22 at 04:00 AM
Floating and fishing near Walker River near Wabuska
Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.
Flood stage here is 10.50 ft, 7.61 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.
What happens at each level
- 13.60 ft
- Near record flooding
- 11.50 ft
- Moderate flood stage impacting lowlands, pasture and farmland and rural roads adjacent to the river throughout the Wabuska area.
- 10.50 ft
- Minor flood stage. Impacting lowlands, pasture, cropland and some rural roads throughout Wabuska area.
- 9.80 ft
- Monitor Stage.
- 2.89 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.47 ft | June 9, 2023 |
| 2 | 12.78 ft | June 6, 1986 |
| 3 | 12.61 ft | June 18, 1969 |
| 4 | 12.46 ft | January 6, 1997 |
| 5 | 12.26 ft | June 21, 1983 |
| 6 | 12.26 ft | July 14, 1995 |
| 7 | 11.76 ft | July 6, 2017 |
| 8 | 11.72 ft | May 24, 2006 |
| 9 | 11.68 ft | July 5, 1980 |
| 10 | 11.44 ft | July 7, 1967 |
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 | 3.65 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 17 mi |
| Walker River below Mason Vly Wma at Rr Xing near WabuskaRiver gauge, Walker River | 4.71 ft | No reference yet | −0.11 ft | 1.9 mi |
| Walker River above Weber Reservoir near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 16.4 cfs | Normal | −4.0 cfs | 10 mi |
| Walker River at Point Site below Weber Reservoir near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 10.30 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Walker River above Little Dam near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 39.0 cfs | High | +5.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Walker River at Lateral 2-A Siphon near SchurzRiver gauge, Walker River | 1.80 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 22 mi |
| Walker River near Mouth at Walker LakeRiver gauge, Walker River | 3.4 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 32 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weber Reservoir near SchurzReservoir, Weber Reservoir | 4,201.11 ft | Normal | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Carson River near Fort ChurchillRiver gauge, Carson River | 1.54 ft | Below flood stage | +0.06 ft | 15 mi |
| Canal North 2 above Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 2 | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Canal North 1 below Little Dam near SchurzCanal gauge, Canal North 1 | 0.0 cfs | Low | ±0 | 16 mi |
| East Walker River near MasonRiver gauge, East Walker River | 13.1 cfs | Low | +2.2 cfs | 19 mi |
| Lahontan Reservoir near FallonReservoir, Lahontan Reservoir | 4,125.78 ft | Below flood stage | −0.20 ft | 21 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Walker River near Wabuska?
The official flood stage is 10.50 ft. The level is currently 7.61 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 near Wabuska today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 02:50 PM PDT, the water level was 2.89 ft. Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is Walker River near Wabuska rising or falling?
Down 0.10 ft over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Walker River near Wabuska normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Walker River near Wabuska?
The highest level on record is 13.47 ft on June 9, 2023.
Is Walker River near Wabuska expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 3.15 ft by Thursday, October 22 at 04:00 AM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10301500(Agency page)- Coordinates
39.15246, -119.09889(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 | 2.89 ft | 2026-10-17 21:50 | Provisional |
| Flow | 19.0 cfs | 2026-10-17 21:50 | Provisional |
| Water temperature | 64 °F | 2026-10-17 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Walker River near Wabuska (usgs:10301500). Accessed October 17, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/walker-river-near-wabuska
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