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USGS Streamgage 10295000

E Walker River near Mason, NV

E Walker River near Mason, NV is USGS streamgage 10295000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050301. It drains a watershed of about 1,230 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1910. Typical flow runs near 59.2 cfs in July and 44.1 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
1,230 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,463 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050301
Coordinates
38.8774, -119.14428
USGS site number
10295000
Records begin
1910-12-01 (116 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 116 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 14.1 45.6 223.5
February 22 68 230.4
March 17.1 76.1 406.8
April 9.3 44.1 674.1
May 3 42.8 980.7
June 1.4 80.7 1,263.2
July 3.3 59.2 802
August 7.7 44.3 302
September 4.7 41.3 140.5
October 9.3 37.2 120.4
November 14.8 40 124.8
December 12.8 36.9 97.3

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does E Walker River near Mason, NV normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 80.7 cfs, against 36.9 cfs in December, 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 near Mason, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 45.6 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 14.1 and 223.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has E Walker River near Mason, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10295000 begin in 1910, about 116 years, covering roughly 3,059 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is E Walker River near Mason, NV?
The gauge sits at 38.8774, -119.14428, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050301, at an elevation of about 4,463 feet, draining roughly 1,230 square miles.
Can I use E Walker River 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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