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WEST WALKER RIVER - HOYE BRIDGE (HOYN2)
Latitude:
38.73º N
Longitude:
119.43º W
Elevation:
4980 Feet
Location: Douglas County in NV
River Group: Eastern Sierra
Forecast Issued: Apr 07 2026 at 2:17 PM PDT
Next Issuance: Apr 08 2026 at 9:00 AM PDT

Action/
Monitor:
7.0 Ft
Minor
Flood:
8.0 Ft
Moderate
Flood:
9.0 Ft
Major
Flood:
10.0 Ft

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
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Flood Impacts
10.5 FeetMajor 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 FeetMajor 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 FeetModerate 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 FeetModerate 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 FeetMinor 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 FeetFlood 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 FeetSome inundation of the lowest portions of reach on the West Walker from Topaz Lake to Mason, including the Smith and Wellington areas.
7.0 FeetMonitor Stage. No flooding. Approx. 1940 cfs.