Please Note: 1) Each individual timeseries plotted on the graphical river forecast can be toggled on and off by clicking the legend entry above. If the "Observed (Raw Data)" contains bad data and is toggled off, the plot will scale to the remaining timeseries.
2) At extremely low river flows, the "Observed (Raw Data)" may show readings below the lower end of the available rating table, while the "Observed (Simulated)" will only show values at the bottom of the rating table, creating a potential discrepancy between the two readings.
All time record flooding occurs with widespread catastrophic damage. This is similar to the largest known flood of february 1910. Catastrophic damage to all public infrastructure and private property along the river in the reach. The river becomes a large lake 4 to 5 miles wide from Beowawe to Battle Mountain. Transportation is nearly impossible. Communications out to many areas. This is about 17000 cfs. Any levels higher than this become new record floods.
12.0 Feet
Catastrophic flooding occurs. This is about 10000 cfs.
10.5 Feet
Disastrous flooding occurs with extensive damage through reach. This is about 8300 cfs.
10.0 Feet
Major flooding occurs with extensive damage to railroads, roads, bridges, buildings, irrigation structures and ranchland. Heavy livestock losses occur. Total loss will probably exceed 10 million dollars in the reach. Many roads are closed or destroyed. This is about 7600 cfs.
9.5 Feet
Major lowland flooding occurs with damage to roads, railroads, and buildings along the river from Carlin to Battle Mountain. Lower portions of Carlin and Beowawe flood. Significant losses occur to livestock, irrigation structures, and pasture. This is about 6900 cfs.
9.0 Feet
Significant to major lowland flooding occurs with moderate damage from Carlin to Battle Mountain. Moderate damage occurs to low-lying structures, rural roads and bridges. Ranch buildings and livestock affected. Erosion degrades pastures. This is about 6200 cfs.
8.5 Feet
Significant lowland flooding occurs with minor damage from Carlin to Battle Mountain. Some damage occurs to low lying structures. A few rural roads flood. This is about 5500 cfs.
8.0 Feet
Moderate lowland flooding occurs from Carlin to Battle Mountain. This is about 4900 cfs.
7.5 Feet
Minor to moderate lowland flooding occurs from Carlin to Battle Mountain. This is about 4300 cfs.
7.0 Feet
Minor lowland flooding begins between Carlin and Battle Mountains. This is about 3650 cfs.
6.0 Feet
This is monitoring stage. No flooding occurs. This is about 2600 cfs.
5.2 Feet
This is below monitoring stage. No flooding occurs. This is about 1800 cfs. NOTE: 1 cfs (cubic feet per second) is approximately 7.48 gallons of flow per second.
Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ036)
Today: Rain and snow in the morning, then rain likely and chance of snow in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 2 inches. Snow level 5700 feet. Highs 40 to 48. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Tonight: Partly cloudy. Chance of snow and slight chance of rain in the evening, then slight chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the mid 20s. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs 33 to 41. West winds 5 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 14 to 20. North winds up to 15 mph.
Sunday: Sunny. Highs 28 to 36. Northeast winds up to 10 mph.
Sunday Night: Clear. Lows 11 to 19.
Monday: Sunny. Highs 33 to 39.
Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 14 to 22.
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs 39 to 45.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 18 to 26.
Wednesday: Sunny. Highs 43 to 49.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 24 to 30.
New Years Day: Mostly cloudy. Highs 42 to 50.
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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