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Latitude: 40.67º N | Longitude: 116.93º W | Elevation: 4500 Feet | |||
Location: Lander County in Nevada | Bulletin Group: Humboldt | River Group: Humboldt |
Issuance Time: | Sep 26 2023 at 8:15 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | Sep 27 2023 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 | |||
2022* |
212 |
4.69 |
Jun 2, 2022 |
2021* |
370 |
5.33 |
Jun 8, 2021 |
2020* |
831 |
6.73 |
May 26, 2020 |
2019* |
3,950 |
10.72 |
Jun 5, 2019 |
2018* |
1,040 |
7.09 |
Jun 1, 2018 |
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Feb 1991 to Present)*** - Ranked by Flow | |||
2006* |
8,880 |
11.30 |
Apr 11, 2006 |
2017* |
6,030 |
11.32 |
Feb 15, 2017 |
1952* |
5,800**** |
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May 3, 1952
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1980* |
5,460 |
9.87 |
Jun 10, 1980 |
1962* |
4,600 |
9.66 |
Feb 17, 1962 |
* Discharge affected by regulation or diversion | |||
** Discharge estimated | |||
*** Most recent continuous record back to Feb 1991 with segmented periods back to May 1896 | |||
**** Discharge is a maximum daily average |
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Impacts - E19 Information | |
8.5 Feet | Some very minor flooding at scattered locations in reach. |
9.0 Feet | Localized minor flooding in reach. |
9.5 Feet | Flood Stage - Minor lowland flooding throughout reach. A few rural roads begin to flood. |
10.0 Feet | Minor to moderate lowland flooding throughout reach. Some rural roads near the river are flooded. |
10.5 Feet | Moderate lowland flooding throughout reach. A number of rural roads impassable. No home or basements flooded. Livestock stranding and miring begins to be a problem. |
11.0 Feet | Moderate to major lowland flooding throughout reach. Many rural roads flooded and some basements of homes near the river begin to flood in the Beowawe and Battle Mountain areas. Livestock stranding and mirning can be significant (similar to 05/1975 and 06/1995 floods). |
11.5 Feet | Major lowland flooding through reach. Most rural roads near river under water. A few basements and yards of residences near river begin to flood. Lowest ranch homes north of river become inaccessible, some residents need to leave. Livestock stranding and miring significant if not moved to higher ground. Battle Mountain impacted northeast of railroad near animal shelter and fairgrounds. |
12.0 Feet | Major flooding through reach. Most rural roads near river flood with significant transporation impacts. A few basements and yards near the river flood. Some river ranch homes north of river inaccessible and residents need to leave. Lifestock stranded and mired if not moved to higher ground. Battle Mountain impacted northeast of railroad near animal shelter and fairgrounds. |
12.5 Feet | Extensive flooding through reach. Most rural roads near river under water. Significant transportation impacts. Significant flooding of basements and yards of residences near river. Several ranch homes, especially north of river, become inaccessible and residents need to leave. Some ranch buildings near river flood. Battle Mountain most impacted northeast of railroad near animal shelter and fairgrounds. |
13.0 Feet | Extensive flooding through reach. Most rural roads and some rail sections near river under water. Major transportation impacts. Flooding of basements and yards of residences near river. Many ranch homes inaccessible. Some ranch buildings near river flood. Significant livestock loses possible. Battle Mountain most impacted northeast of railroad near animal shelter and fairgrounds. Some impacts south of railroad. |
13.5 Feet | Extensive flooding through reach. Most rural roads and some rail sections near river under water. Major transporation impacts. Major floodig of basements and yards of residences near river. Many ranch homes inaccessible. Many ranch buildings near river flood. Major livestock losses possible. Much of Battle Mountain northeast of railroad and some areas southeast have flooding. |
14.0 Feet | Near record flooding through reach. Most rural roads and some sections of rail near river under water. Portions of Interstate 80 may begin to flood. Major transportation impacts. Significant flooding of residences, businesses, and buildings near river with many more inaccessible. Much of Battle Mountain flooded, especially northeast of railroad. Major livestock losses possible. |
14.5 Feet | Near record to record flooding through reach. Most roads and some sections of rail, possibly some sections of Interstate 80 under water. Extensive transporation impacts. Major flooding of residences near river. Much of Battle Mountain flooded. Major livestock and crop losses possible (similar to 04/1984 flood). |
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ036) |
Today: Sunny. Highs 67 to 75. Southwest winds up to 10 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 40s. North winds up to 10 mph. Thursday: Sunny. Highs 65 to 73. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the northwest in the afternoon. Thursday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 39 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight. Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 74. East winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of showers 50 percent. Saturday: Cooler. Rain showers likely. Highs 51 to 59. Chance of showers 70 percent. Saturday Night: Rain showers likely. Lows in the upper 30s. Chance of showers 70 percent. Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Highs 47 to 55. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain showers. Lows in the upper 30s. Monday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 49 to 57. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Patchy frost after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Tuesday: Not as cool. Mostly sunny. Highs 56 to 64. |
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. |