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Latitude: 40.99º N | Longitude: 117.32º W | Elevation: 4360 Feet | |
Location: Humboldt County in Nevada | River Group: Humboldt |
Issuance Time: | Aug 08 2022 at 7:21 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | Aug 09 2022 at 9:00 AM PDT |
Monitor Stage: 8.5 Feet | Flood Stage: 9.5 Feet |
Observed Data Credit | |
![]() | Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). |
Historical Stage/Flow Data |
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Water Year
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Peak Discharge (cfs)
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Stage (feet)
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Date
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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: Mostly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Lows 56 to 66. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday: Partly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 88 to 94 valleys and 81 to 91 mountains. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Numerous showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows 54 to 63. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 87 to 93 valleys and 81 to 91 mountains. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Isolated showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 54 to 63. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs 88 to 95 valleys and 82 to 92 mountains. Thursday Night through Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 54 to 64. Highs 86 to 96. Saturday through Sunday: Mostly clear. Highs 89 to 96 valleys and 83 to 93 mountains. Lows 53 to 62. Sunday Night and Monday: Partly cloudy. Lows 55 to 64. Highs 85 to 95. |
Impacts - E19 Information | |
8.5 Feet | 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). |
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. |