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USGS Streamgage 10301115

Walker Rvr below Yerington Weir near Yerington, NV

Walker Rvr below Yerington Weir near Yerington, NV is USGS streamgage 10301115 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16050303. Discharge records at this site go back to 2018. Typical flow runs near 43.5 cfs in July and 63.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Gauge elevation
4,390 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16050303
Coordinates
39.02042, -119.15606
USGS site number
10301115
Records begin
2018-03-24 (8 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 9 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 — 42.8 —
February — 59.5 —
March 13.9 62.2 1,367.5
April 15.6 63.7 1,210.3
May — 129.1 —
June — 133.3 —
July — 43.5 —
August — 58.6 —
September — 46.1 —
October — 29.8 —
November — 55.2 —
December — 38.6 —

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Walker Rvr below Yerington Weir near Yerington, NV normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 133.3 cfs, against 29.8 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 Rvr below Yerington Weir near Yerington, NV?
It depends on the month. In March, half of days historically fall near 62.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 13.9 and 1,367.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Walker Rvr below Yerington Weir near Yerington, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10301115 begin in 2018, about 8 years, covering roughly 3,053 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Walker Rvr below Yerington Weir near Yerington, NV?
The gauge sits at 39.02042, -119.15606, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16050303, at an elevation of about 4,390 feet.
Can I use Walker Rvr below Yerington Weir near Yerington, 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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