WALKER RIVER

WALKER RIVER

River Levels Streamgages Weather


Total streamflow across the Walker River was last observed at 114 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 226 acre-ft of water today; about 27% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 422 cfs, with recent peaks last observed on 2023-06-12 when daily discharge volume was observed at 12,300 cfs.

Maximum discharge along the river is currently at the Walker R Nr Wabuska reporting a streamflow rate of 114 cfs. However, the streamgauge with the highest stage along the river is the Walker River Ab Weber Res Nr Schurz with a gauge stage of 8.18 ft. This river is monitored from 4 different streamgauging stations along the Walker River, the highest being situated at an altitude of 4,294 ft, the Walker R Nr Wabuska.

The Walker River is a river in western Nevada and eastern California, stretching approximately 55 miles in length. It has played an important role in the history of the region, serving as a critical water source for indigenous peoples, early settlers, and mining operations. Today, the river is used for agricultural and recreational purposes, with several reservoirs and dams along its course, including the Weber Reservoir and Mason Valley Wildlife Management Area. The Walker River is also a popular spot for fishing, with rainbow and brown trout being among the most commonly caught species. However, due to its limited flow and increasing demand for water, the Walker River faces ongoing challenges in maintaining sustainable use and management practices.

July 26, 2024

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Last Updated 2024-07-26
Discharge Volume 226 ACRE-FT
Streamflow 114.0 cfs
+56.5 cfs (+98.26%)
Percent of Normal 27.04%
Maximum 12,300.0 cfs
2023-06-12
Seasonal Avg 422 cfs
Streamgauge Streamflow Gauge Stage 24hr Change (%) % Normal Minimum (cfs) Maximum (cfs) Air Temp Elevation
Walker R Nr Wabuska
USGS 10301500
114 cfs 3.85 ft 98.26
Walker River Ab Weber Res Nr Schurz
USGS 10301600
43 cfs 8.18 ft -11.06
Walker R Abv Little Dam Nr Schurz
USGS 10301745
2 cfs 4.91 ft -75.23
Walker R At Lateral 2-A Siphon Nr Schurz
USGS 10302002
17 cfs 1.79 ft 59.26

Regional Streamflow

2

Cubic Feet Per Second

248

Cubic Feet Per Second

43

Cubic Feet Per Second

2

Cubic Feet Per Second

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Historical River Levels

The Walker River is a river in west-central Nevada in the United States, approximately 62 miles (100 km) long. Fed principally by snowmelt from the Sierra Nevada mountains of California, it drains an arid portion of the Great Basin southeast of Reno and flows into the endorheic basin of Walker Lake. The river is an important source of water for irrigation in its course through Nevada; water diversions have reduced its flow such that the level of Walker Lake has fallen 160 feet (49 m) between 1882 and 2010. The river was named for explorer Joseph Reddeford Walker.



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