Some very minor flooding at scattered locations in reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
9.0 Feet
Very minor lowland flooding in reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
9.5 Feet
Flood Stage - Minor lowland flooding throughout reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
10.0 Feet
Minor 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 Feet
Moderate 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 Feet
Moderate 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 Feet
Major 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 Feet
Major 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 Feet
Near 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).
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ030)
Today: Cooler. Areas of frost in the morning. Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 50 to 60. Northwest winds up to 10 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening, then isolated rain showers after midnight. Areas of frost after midnight. Lows 32 to 38. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent.
Friday: Sunny. Areas of frost in the morning. Highs 55 to 65. West winds up to 10 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 36 to 42. South winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight.
Saturday: Warmer, sunny. Highs 65 to 75. Southeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47.
Sunday: Partly sunny. Highs 66 to 76.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 44 to 50.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs 68 to 78.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 60 to 70.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 43.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 59 to 69.
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 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.
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