USGS Streamgage 10297500
W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV
W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV is USGS streamgage 10297500 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050302. It drains a watershed of about 497 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1910. Typical flow runs near 389 cfs in July and 241.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Drainage area
- 497 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 4,980 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16050302
- Coordinates
- 38.72806, -119.42786
- USGS site number
- 10297500
- Records begin
- 1910-05-01 (116 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 117 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15.6 | 27.7 | 75.6 | |
| February | 15.8 | 28.7 | 110.1 | |
| March | 18.9 | 59.6 | 225.2 | |
| April | 79.8 | 241.2 | 480.5 | |
| May | 267.2 | 520.3 | 1,101.9 | |
| June | 227.1 | 520.9 | 1,530.7 | |
| July | 126.2 | 389 | 979.3 | |
| August | 54.3 | 249.9 | 487.8 | |
| September | 32.9 | 144.6 | 317.4 | |
| October | 25.2 | 65.1 | 187.3 | |
| November | 16.9 | 30.2 | 56.8 | |
| December | 16.2 | 27.4 | 51 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 520.9 cfs, against 27.4 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 W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 27.7 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 15.6 and 75.6 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10297500 begin in 1910, about 116 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 W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, NV?
- The gauge sits at 38.72806, -119.42786, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050302, at an elevation of about 4,980 feet, draining roughly 497 square miles.
- Can I use W Walker River at Hoye Brg near Wellington, 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.