West Walker River at Hoye Bridge nr Wellington
Douglas County, Nevada
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 10.5 ft
Major flooding below Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith Valley and Wellington area. Many buildings, roads flooded or washed out, with major damage to agricultural lands. Transportation affected with NV route 208 in Smith Valley/Wilson Canyon likely damaged or washed out in some areas.
- 10 ft
Major flooding below Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith Valley and Wellington area. Many buildings, roads flooded or washed out, with major damage to agricultural lands. Transportation affected with NV Route 208 in Smith Valley/Wilson Canyon possibly damaged or washed out in some areas.
- 9.5 ft
Moderate flooding of area along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Flooding of some roads, yards and basements near the river in the Smith-Wellington area.
- 9 ft
Moderate flooding of lowlands, agricultural land and rural roads along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Some flooding of lowest yards and basements near river in the Smith-Wellington area.
- 8.5 ft
Minor to moderate flooding of lowlands, agricultural land, and rural roads along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Very limited flooding of lowest yards and basements near river in the Smith-Wellington area.
- 8 ft
Flood Stage. Minor flooding of lowlands, pasture & rural roads on the West Walker from Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith and Wellington areas.
- 7.5 ft
Some inundation of the lowest portions of reach on the West Walker from Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith and Wellington areas.
- 7 ft
Monitor Stage. No flooding. Approx. 1940 cfs.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2, 1997 | 13.67 ft | 11,500 cfs |
| Jun 21, 2017 | 8.67 ft | 2,860 cfs |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 8.44 ft | 2,730 cfs |
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