West Walker River at Hoye Bridge nr Wellington

Last updated: Jul 18, 2025, 2:14 PM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 10.5 - 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 - 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 - 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.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 38.7281, -119.428
RFC CNRFC
State NV
WFO REV
County Douglas
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 10297500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 8.44 ft on 06-07-2023
2. 7.36 ft on 06-13-2019
3. 8.67 ft on 06-21-2017
4. 7.27 ft on 06-30-2011
5. 7.98 ft on 05-21-2006

Historic Crests

1. 13.67 ft on 01-03-1997
2. 8.67 ft on 06-21-2017
3. 8.44 ft on 06-07-2023
4. 8.30 ft on 07-11-1995
5. 7.98 ft on 05-21-2006

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

Reported historic crest estimates have been normalized using USGS Rating 28.0 (as of 1/31/24) due to previous channel, location and/or datum changes. For observed crests please go to:https://nwis.waterdata.usgs.gov/usa/nwis/peak/?site_no=10297500

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