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HUMBOLDT RIVER - ELKO (HREN2)
Latitude: 40.94º NLongitude: 115.62º WElevation: 5142 Feet
Location: Elko County in NevadaBulletin Group: HumboldtRiver Group: Humboldt
Issuance Time: Mar 28 2024 at 1:59 PM PDTNext Issuance: Mar 29 2024 at 9:00 AM PDT
Monitor Stage: N/A Flood Stage: 6.2 Feet

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Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year
Peak Discharge (cfs)
Stage (feet)
Date
 Most Recent 5 Years
2022*
223
2.51
Jun 14, 2022
2021*
94
1.88
May 24, 2021
2020*
333
2.85
May 23, 2020
2019*
2,560
6.69
Jun 9, 2019
2018*
602
3.69
May 29, 2018
 Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Oct 1944 to Present) - Ranked by Flow
1986*
7,200
7.64
Feb 19, 1986
1983*
7,100
12.18
Mar 04, 1983
1963*
7,070
12.30
Feb 13, 1962
2017*
6,670
10.67
Feb 10, 2017
 * Discharge affected to unknown degree by regulation or diversion
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Impacts - E19 Information
5.5 FeetBankfull conditions are possible. Isolated minor lowland flooding occurs upstream and downstream of Elko. No flooding expected in Elko.
6.2 FeetMinor lowland flooding occurs upstream and downstream of Elko. Very minor flooding from backed-up storm drains begins in Elko, especially the parking lots on Water St between 7th and 9th Streets.
6.7 FeetMinor flooding begins in Elko. The storm drain at 1st and Water Streets starts to back up.
7.0 FeetMinor lowland flooding begins throughout the reach and minor flooding of rural roads occurs. Minor flooding occurs from backed-up storm drains in Elko along the following intersections: 1st and Water Streets, 3rd and Water Streets, the parking lots on Water Street between 7th and 9th Streets, 2nd and Douglas Streets, and 6th and Front Streets.
8.0 FeetModerate lowland flooding occurs throughout the reach, with minor flooding in Elko caused by backed-up storm drains. Minor flooding of rural roads occurs. In Elko, flood waters continue to rise between Douglas and Water Streets on the north side of the river, and to Front Street south of the river between 1st and 9th Streets, as well as from 9th Street and Lyon Avenue to 12th Street. Basements will be impacted along this cooridor.
8.5 FeetModerate flooding occurs throughout the reach, including Elko. Some flooding and damage occurs to rural roads throughout the flood plain. Elko flooding occurs between Douglas and Water Streets north of the river and to Front Street south of the river between 1st and 9th Streets, as well as from 9th Street and Lyon Avenue to 12th Street. Basements will be impacted along this cooridor.
9.0 FeetModerate to major flooding occurs throughout the reach. Significant damage occurs to roads, railroads, and structures. Livestock are impacted. Elko flooding occurs between Douglas and Water Streets north of the river and to Front Street south of the river between 1st and 9th Streets, as well as from 9th Street and Lyon Avenue to 12th Street. Basements will be impacted along this cooridor. City pumping of flooded areas begins.
10.0 FeetMajor flooding occurs throughout the reach. Major damage occurs to roads, railroads, and structures. Livestock are impacted. Elko is flooded to near River Street north of the river, and to near Wilson Avenue south of the river between 1st and 9th Streets, as well as from 9th Street and Lyon Avenue to 12th Street. Basements in low-lying parts of town flood. Flooded areas are pumped by the city. Elko sewage treatment plant reaches capacity.
10.7 FeetNear-record flooding. Significant damage to roads, railroads, and structures. Moderate impact occurs to transportation and communications. Livestock will be greatly impacted. Elko is flooded from near River Street north of the river to near Wilson Street south of the river. Flooding also occurs north of 12th Street including Opal Drive and southwest of A Street to near Bullion Road. River is above storm drain elevation. Elko sewage plant exceeds capacity.
11.0 FeetRecord flooding. Major damage occurs to roads, railroads, and agriculture, including livestock drownings. Major impact occurs to transportation and communications. Approaches to all three bridges in Elko are nearly flooded: Errecart Boulevard, 5th Street, and 12th Street. Homes located within the floodplain could be impacted.
11.5 FeetFlood disaster. Major damage occurs to roads, railroads, and agriculture, including livestock drownings. Major impact occurs to transportation and communications. Approaches to all three bridges in Elko will likely flood: Errecart Boulevard, 5th Street, and 12th Street. Homes located within the floodplain could be impacted.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast   (NVZ038)
Tonight: Partly cloudy early in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds up to 15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Isolated rain showers and snow showers in the afternoon. Highs 42 to 48. Northeast winds up to 5 mph shifting to the east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Numerous snow showers and rain showers in the evening, then scattered snow showers and rain showers after midnight. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Snow level 5500 feet. Lows around 30. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Saturday: Numerous rain showers in the afternoon. Snow level 5700 feet. Highs 43 to 49. East winds up to 15 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.

Saturday Night: Scattered rain showers and snow showers in the evening, then numerous snow showers and rain showers after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Snow level 6000 feet. Lows in the lower 30s. East winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Sunday: Snow showers. Heavy snow accumulations. Highs 36 to 42. Chance of snow 90 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 20s.

Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs 41 to 47.

Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 20s.

Tuesday: Not as cool. Sunny. Highs 49 to 55.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 30s.

Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 56 to 62.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s.

Thursday: Partly sunny. Scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 48 to 54. 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.