Major Flood
10 ft
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FLOOD STAGES
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Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
9 ft
Minor Flood
8 ft
Action Stage
7 ft
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HOYN2
River
West Walker River
County
Douglas, NV
Coordinates
38.7281°N, 119.4278°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of West Walker River at Hoye Bridge nr Wellington?
The West Walker River at Hoye Bridge nr Wellington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10297500) 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 West Walker River at Hoye Bridge nr Wellington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for West Walker River at Hoye Bridge nr Wellington is 8 feet. Action stage begins at 7 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 9 feet, and major flooding at 10 feet.
How do I get alerts when West Walker River rises?
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Where is the West Walker River at Hoye Bridge nr Wellington gauge located?
The gauge is located in Douglas County, Nevada at coordinates 38.7281°N, 119.4278°W. USGS site number: 10297500. 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.