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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. The river is 2-5 miles wide through Humboldt County. Winnemucca is flooded between the UPRR on the west and Second Street on the east. The U.S. Highway 95 bridge in Winnemucca may be affected. Many homes and businesses flood in Winnemucca. Large losses of livestock in the area. Similar to the record flood of April 1984.
12.0 Feet
Major flooding, including in Winnemucca. All secondary roads, stretches of rail and some ranch buildings near the river flood. The river is 2-4 miles wide through Humboldt county. Lower parts of Winnemucca flood between the UPPR and Golconda Street on the west and Second Street on the east, but not including Interstate 80. Approximately a dozen homes and several businesses are affected. Large losses of livestock in the area. Greater than the flood of 1952 but not as severe as the record flood of 1984.
11.5 Feet
Major Flood Stage. Major flooding throughout the reach, except moderate flooding in lower portions of Winnemucca. Many rural roads near the river are flooded. Main area impacted is between the Union Pacific Railroad and Golconda Street on the west and Second Street on the east, but not including Interstate 80. This would be similar to the floods of June 1983 and April 2017.
11.0 Feet
Moderate to major lowland flooding throughout the reach. Many rural roads near the river are flooded. Minor to moderate flooding occurs in lower portions of Winnemucca. Main area impacted is between the Union Pacific Railroad and Golconda Street on the west and Second Street on the east, beneath Interstate 80. This would be similar to flooding in February 2017.
10.5 Feet
Moderate Flood Stage. Moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach, with some rural roads flooded. Minor flooding in the lower parts of Winnemucca with storm drain backups. Main area impacted is between the Union Pacific Railroad and Second street beneath Interstate 80. Property damage in Winnemucca is minimal.
10.0 Feet
Minor to moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach. Some rural roads near the river begin to flood. Very minor flooding begins in Winnemucca with storm drain backups, and the lowest parts of town begin to flood.
9.5 Feet
Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland flooding throughout the reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
9.0 Feet
Very minor lowland flooding along the reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
8.5 Feet
Monitoring Stage. Some very minor flooding occurs at scattered locations along the reach. No flooding occurs in Winnemucca.
8.0 Feet
No flooding in the reach.
7.5 Feet
No flooding in the reach.
7.0 Feet
No flooding in the reach.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ030)
Today: Sunny. Highs 74 to 82. Southwest winds up to 5 mph increasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 46 to 54. Southwest winds up to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 74 to 84. South winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 46 to 52. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
Thursday: Partly sunny. Highs 70 to 78. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows 45 to 51.
Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs 69 to 79.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows 46 to 52.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs 65 to 75.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs 66 to 74.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 42 to 48.
Columbus Day: Sunny. Highs 67 to 75.
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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