CNRFC - Hydrology - Observed River/Reservoir Conditions

HUMBOLDT RIVER - BATTLE MOUNTAIN (HBMN2)

Latitude: 40.67º N	Longitude: 116.93º W	Elevation: 4500 Feet
Location: Lander County in Nevada		River Group: Humboldt

Monitor Stage: 8.5 Feet

Flood Stage: 9.5 Feet

Observed Data Credit
	Raw streamflow data is provided by the US Geological Survey (USGS). View USGS Data for this station location.

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2019*	3,950	10.72	Jun 5, 2019
2018*	1,040	7.09	Jun 1, 2018
2017*	6,030	11.32	Feb 15, 2017
2016*	1,440	8.50	Jun 13, 2016
2015*	793	6.59	Jun 15, 2015
Historical High Stage/Flow Events (Period of Record - Feb 1991 to Present)***
2006*	8,880	11.30	Apr 11, 2006
2017*	6,030	11.32	Feb 15, 2017
1952*	5,800****	--	May 3, 1952
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

Location Photographs
Upstream Photo	Gage House Photo	Downstream Photo

ESRI™ Locator Map

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ036)

Today: Sunny. Highs 89 to 95 valleys and 83 to 93 mountains. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 58. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Friday: Sunny. Highs 85 to 95. North winds around 10 mph.

Friday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 49 to 58. North winds around 10 mph.

Saturday: Sunny. Highs 87 to 97. Light winds becoming northwest around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear. Lows 50 to 58.

Sunday: Sunny. Highs 89 to 99.

Sunday Night and Monday: Mostly clear. Lows 51 to 58. Highs 88 to 98.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows 51 to 60.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 92 to 98 valleys and 86 to 96 mountains.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Isolated thunderstorms in the evening. Lows 49 to 59.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs 85 to 95.

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).

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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