Please Note: 1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
Major flooding below Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith Valley and Wellington area. Many buildings, roads flooded or washed out, with major damage to agricultural lands. Transportation affected with NV route 208 in Smith Valley/Wilson Canyon likely damaged or washed out in some areas.
10.0 Feet
Major flooding below Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith Valley and Wellington area. Many buildings, roads flooded or washed out, with major damage to agricultural lands. Transportation affected with NV Route 208 in Smith Valley/Wilson Canyon possibly damaged or washed out in some areas.
9.5 Feet
Moderate flooding of area along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Flooding of some roads, yards and basements near the river in the Smith-Wellington area.
9.0 Feet
Moderate flooding of lowlands, agricultural land and rural roads along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Some flooding of lowest yards and basements near river in the Smith-Wellington area.
8.5 Feet
Minor to moderate flooding of lowlands, agricultural land, and rural roads along the West Walker River from Topaz Lake to Mason including the Smith and Wellington areas. Very limited flooding of lowest yards and basements near river in the Smith-Wellington area.
8.0 Feet
Flood Stage. Minor flooding of lowlands, pasture & rural roads on the West Walker from Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith and Wellington areas.
7.5 Feet
Some inundation of the lowest portions of reach on the West Walker from Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith and Wellington areas.
7.0 Feet
Monitor Stage. No flooding. Approx. 1940 cfs.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ003)
Tonight: Clear. Lows 49 to 54. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Friday: Sunny. Highs 83 to 88. Light winds becoming south around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night: Clear. Lows 52 to 57. West winds 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs 83 to 88. Light winds becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Clear. Lows 52 to 57. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph decreasing to around 10 mph after midnight.
Sunday: Breezy. Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming sunny. Highs 73 to 78.
Sunday Night: Breezy, clear. Lows 42 to 47.
Monday: Breezy. Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Highs 59 to 64.
Monday Night: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows 34 to 39.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers in the morning, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 57 to 62.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 41.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 64 to 69.
Wednesday Night and Thursday: Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 45. Highs 68 to 73.
Product Disclaimer
This river graphic is not intended to serve as a
substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements
issued by the NWS Reno Weather Forecast Office. Observations
are preliminary and subject to change. River levels identified as "forecast"
should be consistent with those contained in official NWS products.
River levels identified as "guidance" have significant uncertainty
due to future weather or reservoir regulation and are provided for planning
purposes only.