USGS Streamgage 10300000
W Walker River near Hudson, NV
W Walker River near Hudson, NV is USGS streamgage 10300000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050302. It drains a watershed of about 964 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1914. Typical flow runs near 250.9 cfs in July and 182.3 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Drainage area
- 964 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 4,650 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16050302
- Coordinates
- 38.80964, -119.22738
- USGS site number
- 10300000
- Records begin
- 1914-10-01 (112 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 112 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 | 24.8 | 44.2 | 113.3 | |
| February | 28.2 | 47.5 | 165.7 | |
| March | 33.2 | 71.6 | 251.8 | |
| April | 70.2 | 182.3 | 412.3 | |
| May | 188.6 | 335.8 | 881.6 | |
| June | 176.9 | 365.7 | 1,369.7 | |
| July | 76.3 | 250.9 | 770.2 | |
| August | 41.5 | 146.2 | 297 | |
| September | 30.9 | 97.6 | 197.7 | |
| October | 29.3 | 61.3 | 130.4 | |
| November | 24.6 | 45.4 | 108.8 | |
| December | 23 | 42.4 | 106 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does W Walker River near Hudson, NV normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 365.7 cfs, against 42.4 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 near Hudson, NV?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 44.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 24.8 and 113.3 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has W Walker River near Hudson, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10300000 begin in 1914, about 112 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 near Hudson, NV?
- The gauge sits at 38.80964, -119.22738, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050302, at an elevation of about 4,650 feet, draining roughly 964 square miles.
- Can I use W Walker River near Hudson, 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.