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HUMBOLDT RIVER - COMUS (CMSN2)
Latitude: 40.99º NLongitude: 117.32º WElevation: 4360 Feet
Location: Humboldt County in NevadaRiver Group: Humboldt
Issuance Time: Mar 20 2023 at 2:39 PM PDTNext Issuance: Mar 21 2023 at 9:00 AM PDT
Monitor Stage: 8.5 FeetFlood Stage: 9.5 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2021*
279
3.96
Jun 10, 2021
2020*
364
4.61
Jun 6, 2020
2019*
3,230
11.17
Jun 15, 2019
2018*
586
5.36
Apr 15, 2018
2017*
4,960
11.29
Mar 31, 2017
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - April 1895** to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1984*
9,900
12.25
Apr 24, 1984
1952*
5,860
11.52
May 6, 1952
1983*
5,210
11.76
Jun 14, 1983
2017*
4,960
11.29
Mar 31, 2017
2005*
4,710
11.44
May 28, 2005
1969*
3,910
10.64
Apr 18, 1969
 * Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion
 ** Missing records from 1927 to 1945
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Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (NVZ030)
Tonight: Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 21 to 27. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny in the morning, then rain showers and scattered snow showers in the afternoon. Patchy blowing snow in the afternoon. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Highs 38 to 48. Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph shifting to the east 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 40 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Tuesday Night: Breezy. Patchy blowing snow in the evening. Snow showers and rain showers in the evening, then numerous snow showers after midnight. Visibility one quarter mile or less at times in the evening. Snow accumulation up to 11 inches. Total snow accumulation up to 14 inches. Snow level 4300 feet. Lows 27 to 33. East winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts to around 40 mph shifting to the north 5 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. Scattered snow showers in the morning, then scattered snow showers and rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 37 to 45. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday: Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the morning, then chance of snow and rain in the afternoon. Highs 39 to 47. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow. Lows 21 to 27. Chance of snow 50 percent.

Friday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 31 to 41.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 18 to 24.

Saturday: Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs 29 to 39. Chance of snow 50 percent.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 16 to 22.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 32 to 42.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 21 to 27.

Monday: Partly sunny. Chance of snow in the afternoon. Highs 37 to 47. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Impacts - E19 Information
8.5 FeetSome very minor flooding at scattered locations in reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
9.0 FeetVery minor lowland flooding in reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
9.5 FeetFlood Stage - Minor lowland flooding throughout reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
10.0 FeetMinor to moderate lowland flooding throughout reach. Some rural roads near river begin to flood. Very minor flooding begins in Winnemucca with sewer backups, and lowest parts of town begin to flood (similar to 02/1986 flood).
10.5 FeetModerate lowland flooding through reach with some rural roads flooded. Minor flooding in lower parts of Winnemucca with sewer backups. Main area impacted is between Union Pacific railroad and 2nd Street beneath Interstate 80 (similar to 02/1986, 06/1995, and 05/1998 floods).
11.0 FeetModerate to major lowland flooding throughout reach. Many rural roads near river flooded. Minor to moderate flooding in lower portions of Winnemucca. Main area impacted is between Union Pacific railroad and Golconda Street on west and 2nd Street beneath Interstate 80 on the east (similar to 06/1921 and 04/1969 floods).
11.5 FeetMajor flooding throughout reach, except moderate flooding in lower portion of Winnemucca. Many rural roads near river flooded. Main area impacted is between Union Pacific railroad and Golconda Street on the west and 2nd Street on the east not including Interstate 80 (similar to 06/1983 flood).
12.0 FeetMajor flooding, including Winnemucca. All secondary roads, stretches of rail and some ranch buildings near river flood. River 2 to 4 miles wide through Humboldt County. Lower parts of Winnemucca flood between Union Paific railroad and Golconda Street on the west and 2nd Street on the east not including Interstate 80. A dozen homes and several businesses affected. Large loss of livestock in area (greater than 05/1952 flood, but not as severe as record 04/1984 flood).
12.5 FeetNear record to record flooding in Humboldt County. Most secondary roads near the river, bridges over some primary roads, long stretches of rail, and many ranch buildings flood. River 2 to 5 miles wide through Humboldt County. Winnemucca flooded between Union Pacific railroad and 2nd Street on the east. US Highway 95 bridge in Winnemucca may be affected. Many homes and businesses flood in Winnemucca. Large losses of livestock in area (similar to record 04/1984 flood).
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This river graphic is not intended to serve as a substitute for official flood watches, warnings, advisories, or statements issued by the NWS Elko 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.