Major Flood
10.5 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
9.5 ft
Minor Flood
8.5 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
What Floods at Each Level
10.5 ft
Major flooding in reach. Considerable damage to rural roads including, but not limited to the East Walker Road. Damage to agricultural lands and infastructure.
9.5 ft
Moderate flooding in reach. East Walker Road and other low rural roads likely closed at lowest points.
8.5 ft
Flood Stage, minor flooding in reach, out of bank flow inundating low lying area and impacting East Walker road.
7 ft
Monitor Stage, no flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 13, 1952 | 19.58 ft | 1,400 cfs |
| Jun 6, 1986 | 10.61 ft | 2,820 cfs |
| Jan 1, 1997 | 10.49 ft | 2,610 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
EWSN2
River
East Walker River
County
Lyon, NV
Coordinates
38.8136°N, 119.0481°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch?
The East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10293500) 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 above Strosnider Ditch?
The NWS-defined flood stage for East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch is 8.5 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9.5 feet, and major flooding at 10.5 feet.
How do I get alerts when East Walker River rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the East Walker River above Strosnider Ditch gauge located?
The gauge is located in Lyon County, Nevada at coordinates 38.8136°N, 119.0481°W. USGS site number: 10293500. 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.
- Reported historic crests have been estimated using recent ratings due to previous channel, location and/or datum changes. USGS observed crests can be found at: waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt Please also see Additional Information tab at the bottom of this page.