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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: | May 30 2023 at 8:30 AM PDT | Next Issuance: | May 31 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 in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 70 to 78. Northwest winds up to 5 mph shifting to the west 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent. Tonight: Numerous rain showers and isolated thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated rain showers after midnight. Lows around 50. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Thursday: Numerous rain showers in the morning, then numerous rain showers and scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 66 to 74. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of showers 50 percent. Friday: Mostly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 67 to 75. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Chance of showers 40 percent. Friday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Saturday: Sunny. Highs 70 to 78. Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Sunday: Mostly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 71 to 79. Chance of showers 40 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 50s. Monday: Sunny in the morning, then partly sunny with scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 73 to 81. Chance of showers 50 percent. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of showers 40 percent. Tuesday: Partly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 73 to 81. Chance of showers 50 percent. |
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. |