Walker River Flow
As of 2026-07-26, the Walker River is flowing at a combined 40 cfs across 4 USGS streamgauges — 10% of normal for this time of year, versus a seasonal average of 391 cfs.
Total streamflow across the Walker River was last observed at 40 cfs, and is expected to yield approximately 79 acre-ft of water today; about 10% of normal. River levels are low and may signify a drought. Average streamflow for this time of year is 391 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 39.6 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 7.7 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.
River streamflow levels
Daily aggregate streamflow across every monitored gauge along the Walker River. Use the range buttons to zoom in on a specific period.
Total streamflow
Sum of all monitored streamgauges · daily
Every streamgauge along the Walker River
All 4 USGS gauges Snoflo tracks for this river, with current flow, stage, recent change, percent of normal, and the gauge's all-time min / max. Click any header to sort. Cells are heatmapped relative to the column min/max -- darker blue = higher.
| Streamgauge▾ | Streamflow (cfs)▾ | Gauge stage (ft)▾ | 24h Δ (%)▾ | % Normal▾ | Min (cfs)▾ | Max (cfs)▾ | Elevation (ft)▾ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Walker R Nr Wabuska
NV
USGS 10301500
|
40 | 3.26 | -5.5 | 123% | 0 | 3,030 | 4,294 |
|
Walker River Ab Weber Res Nr Schurz
NV
USGS 10301600
|
25 | 7.70 | · | 113% | 0 | 3,020 | 4,221 |
|
Walker R Abv Little Dam Nr Schurz
NV
USGS 10301745
|
16 | 5.09 | -16.0 | 220% | 0 | 3,790 | 4,163 |
|
Walker R At Lateral 2-A Siphon Nr Schurz
NV
USGS 10302002
|
17 | 1.82 | 233.3 | 244% | 0 | 3,670 | 4,122 |
Maximum streamflow discharge by year
The single highest aggregate discharge recorded each year. Spotting the multi-year trend reveals droughts vs. wet cycles long before the headline daily flow does.
Annual peak discharge
From the river's full record · one point per water year
Streamflow elevation profile
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by current streamflow (x-axis) vs elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-to-bottom traces the river from headwaters down to its mouth -- you can see flow accumulate as elevation drops.
Elevation vs streamflow
One point per monitored gauge · bubble size = gauge stage
Walker River
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.
Recreation along the Walker River
Fishing access and paddle runs Snoflo tracks within the watershed.
Track the Walker River in the Snoflo app
Set per-gauge push alerts (e.g. "alert me when flow at the Russian R Nr Healdsburg crosses 5,000 cfs"), and Snoflo's iOS app pushes the moment USGS reports the crossing.
About the Walker River
How is the Walker River flowing right now?
As of 2026-07-26, the Walker River is flowing at a combined 40 cfs across its USGS streamgauges, about 10% of normal for this date. The live per-gauge breakdown and 24-hour trend are shown above.
Is the Walker River running high or low right now?
Check the percent-of-normal figure on this page: above 100% means the river is running higher than its seasonal average for the date, below 100% means lower. The per-gauge table shows which reaches are highest and lowest.
Where does the data for the Walker River come from?
Streamflow and gauge stage data are sourced from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) National Water Information System. The aggregate flow shown at the top of the page is computed by Snoflo as the sum of all monitored gauges along the river.
How is "percent of normal" calculated?
Today's aggregate streamflow is compared to the historical average aggregate streamflow on this calendar day across the river's full record. 100% means right on average; values above 100% indicate above-normal flow (wet year); values below indicate below-normal (dry year or drought).
Why are some gauges showing very different flows?
Gauges along a river measure flow at different points: headwater gauges read what's coming off the snowpack or mountain runoff; downstream gauges integrate everything upstream, including tributary inputs. Wide spreads usually mean a tributary is contributing significantly between gauges.
What's the elevation profile chart showing?
Each bubble is one gauge along the river, plotted by streamflow (x-axis) and elevation (y-axis), sized by gauge stage. Reading top-down traces the river from headwaters to mouth -- you can see flow build as elevation drops.
Can I get alerts when a specific gauge crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app on a per-gauge basis. Open any individual streamgauge from the table above and favorite it to set a discharge threshold.