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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)
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 39 to 45. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Thursday: Partly sunny with isolated rain showers. Highs 56 to 66. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph increasing to west 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Chance of showers 20 percent.
Thursday Night: Breezy. Rain showers in the evening, then rain showers and scattered snow showers after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Lows 36 to 42. West winds 10 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Friday: Rain showers and snow showers in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon. Moderate snow accumulations. Highs 47 to 57. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs 51 to 61.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.
Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 55 to 65.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows around 40.
Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs 58 to 68.
Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 36 to 42.
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 62 to 72.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73.
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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