East Walker River near Bridgeport
California — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mono County, California on the East Walker River. Live water level data from USGS gauge 10293000, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
Gage Height
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Streamflow
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Last Reading
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Flood Stages
Major Flood
7 ft
2,030 cfs
Moderate Flood
6.5 ft
1,640 cfs
Minor Flood
6 ft
1,300 cfs
Action Stage
5.5 ft
992 cfs
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
7 ft
Major Flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV. About 2030 cfs, slightly more severe than record flood of Jan. 4, 1997 (1910 cfs).
6.5 ft
Moderate Flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV. About 1640 cfs. Not as severe as record flood of Jan. 4, 1997 (1910 cfs), but greater than floods of June 3, 1986 (1370 cfs), July 6, 1967 (1360 cfs) and June 19, 1963 (1390 cfs).
6 ft
Flood Stage; about 1300 cfs. Minor Flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV. Similar to floods of June 3, 1986 (1370 cfs), July 6, 1967 (1360 cfs) and June 19, 1963 (1390 cfs).
5.5 ft
Monitor Stage, about 1000 cfs. No flooding on East Walker River from below Bridgeport Reservoir to confluence with West Walker River near Mason, NV
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EWBC1
River
East Walker River
County
Mono, CA
Coordinates
38.3277°N, 119.2149°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Walker River near Bridgeport?
The East Walker River near Bridgeport gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10293000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for East Walker River near Bridgeport?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Walker River near Bridgeport is 6 feet. Action stage begins at 5.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 6.5 feet, and major flooding at 7 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Walker River rises?
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Where is the East Walker River near Bridgeport gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mono County, California at coordinates 38.3277°N, 119.2149°W. USGS site number: 10293000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.