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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. Homes and basements begin to experience flooding. 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 and early June 2023.
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 along First and Second Streets. 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 along First Street, 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)
Tonight: Mostly sunny early in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Isolated dry thunderstorms early in the evening, then isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Isolated rain showers after midnight. Lows 54 to 60. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest 5 to 15 mph in the evening, then shifting to the south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Independence Day: Breezy, sunny. Isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 74 to 84. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of thunderstorms 20 percent.
Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 48 to 54. West winds 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Saturday: Sunny. Highs 75 to 85. North winds up to 5 mph shifting to the south in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 52 to 58. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the northeast after midnight.
Sunday: Warmer, sunny. Highs 83 to 93.
Sunday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 63.
Monday: Sunny. Highs 87 to 97.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 57 to 63.
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 87 to 97.
Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows 57 to 63.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 87 to 97.
Wednesday Night: Clear. Lows 57 to 63.
Thursday: Sunny. Highs 86 to 96.
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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