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USGS Streamgage 10293500

E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NV

E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NV is USGS streamgage 10293500 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050301. It drains a watershed of about 1,100 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1947. Typical flow runs near 194.9 cfs in July and 117.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
1,100 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,574 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050301
Coordinates
38.81371, -119.04799
USGS site number
10293500
Records begin
1947-05-28 (79 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 79 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 20.8 39.3 129.2
February 21.6 38.2 191.4
March 19.7 64.4 279.6
April 35.4 117.7 403
May 51.3 175.1 593
June 72.9 186.2 791.3
July 48.5 194.9 657.6
August 40.7 182.9 389.6
September 33.6 121 294.7
October 24 60 158.5
November 22.5 37.1 65.9
December 21.8 37.7 95.7

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NV normally run highest?
July, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 194.9 cfs, against 37.1 cfs in November, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 39.3 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 20.8 and 129.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10293500 begin in 1947, about 79 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NV?
The gauge sits at 38.81371, -119.04799, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050301, at an elevation of about 4,574 feet, draining roughly 1,100 square miles.
Can I use E Walker River above Strosnider Ditch near Mason, NV data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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