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 44 to 49. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 73 to 78. Light winds becoming southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 50. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.
Thursday: Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers. Snow level lowering to 6500 feet. Highs 56 to 66. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 35 to 40. Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph after midnight.
Friday: Breezy. Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers. Highs 52 to 57.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 28 to 33.
Saturday and Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Highs 53 to 58. Lows 33 to 38.
Sunday through Tuesday: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs 55 to 60. Lows 33 to 38.
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.
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