Rivermatics

USGS Streamgage 10301600

Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV

Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV is USGS streamgage 10301600 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050303. It sits on the Walker River, alongside 6 other gauges Rivermatics tracks on the same river. It drains a watershed of about 2,700 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1977. Typical flow runs near 36.4 cfs in July and 48.9 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
2,700 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,215 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050303
Coordinates
39.10325, -118.92932
USGS site number
10301600
Records begin
1977-06-13 (49 years)

14-day flow forecast

Based on observations through for Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV. Each day carries a median estimate and the band the model expects the flow to fall within — not a single number to plan against. Forecasts are re-issued daily; see the live screen for the current outlook.

Forecast daily mean discharge in cubic feet per second, by date
Date Low p10 Expected p50 High p90 Range
18.3 20.9 23.4
16.8 21.2 27
16.5 22 32.8
16.4 22.9 38.1
15.4 22.8 38.3
14.6 22.9 39.8
14.2 23.2 42.5
14.1 23.7 45.7
13.1 22.4 40.8
13.6 23.3 42.9
14.5 25.5 48.4
15.1 27.5 51.5
14.5 26.5 47.6
13.9 26.3 51.9

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs). Estimates only — do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision.

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 49 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 8.1 46.8 212.9
February 18.4 57.8 362.8
March 14.1 45.6 501.1
April 22.7 48.9 474.5
May 27.2 83.1 993
June 21.2 63.7 1,326
July 12.7 36.4 1,042
August 8.6 31.7 255.6
September 6.4 31.2 167.1
October 0.2 27.2 105.1
November 0.1 46.3 128.5
December 1.6 39.9 118.6

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV normally run highest?
May, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 83.1 cfs, against 27.2 cfs in October, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 46.8 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 8.1 and 212.9 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10301600 begin in 1977, about 49 years, covering roughly 9,111 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.10325, -118.92932, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050303, at an elevation of about 4,215 feet, draining roughly 2,700 square miles.
Can I use Walker River above Weber Reservoir near Schurz, 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.

Upstream and downstream on the Walker River

Every gauge Rivermatics tracks on this river, ordered by drainage area — upstream first. See the Walker River in full.

Other gauges in this subbasin