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		Bulletin Group: Humboldt		River Group: Humboldt

Action/Monitor: 8.5 Feet

Minor Flood: 9.5 Feet

Moderate Flood: 10.5 Feet

Major Flood: 11.5 Feet

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

Historical Stage/Flow Data
Water Year	Peak Discharge (cfs)	Stage (feet)	Date
Most Recent 5 Years
2024*	2,780	9.68	Apr 30, 2024
2023*	3,820	10.66	Jun 1, 2023
2022*	212	4.69	Jun 2, 2022
2021*	370	5.33	Jun 8, 2021
2020*	831	6.73	May 26, 2020
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****	--	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

Flood Impacts
14.5 Feet	Extensive near record to record flooding throughout the reach. Most roads and some sections of rail and possibly sections of Interstate 80 are under water. Extensive transportation impacts occur as does major flooding of residences near the river. Much of Battle Mountain is flooded. Major livestock and crop losses are possible. This is similar to the flood of April 1984.
14.0 Feet	Extensive near record flooding throughout the reach. Most rural roads and some sections of rail near the river are flooded. Parts of Interstate 80 begin to flood. Major transportation impacts occur. Significant flooding of residences, businesses and buildings near the river. Many more are cut off. Much of Battle Mountain, especially northeast of the railroad are flooded. Major livestock losses are possible.
13.5 Feet	Extensive flooding throughout the reach. Most rural roads and some rail sections near the river are under water. Major transportation impacts, and major flooding of basements and yards near the river occurs. Many ranch homes are cut off. Many outbuildings near the river flood. Major livestock losses are possible. Much of Battle Mountain northeast of the railroad and some areas southeast are flooded.
13.0 Feet	Extensive flooding occurs throughout the reach with major transportation impacts. Most rural roads and some isolated sections of rail near the river flood. Flooding of basements and yards of residences near river. Many ranch homes become inaccessible. Some ranch buildings near the river flood. Significant livestock losses are possible. Battle Mountain northeast of the railroad, and fairgrounds are most impacted. Some impacts occur southeast of railroad.
12.5 Feet	Extensive flooding throughout the reach. Most rural roads near the river are under water with significant transportation impacts. Significant flooding of basements and yards of residences near the river. Several ranch homes, especially north of the river become inaccessible and residents need to leave. Some ranch buildings near the river flood. Battle Mountain northeast of the railroad, near the animal shelter and fairgrounds are most impacted.
12.0 Feet	Major flooding throughout the reach. Most rural roads near the river flood with significant transportation impacts. A few basements/yards of residences near the river flood. Some lower ranch homes north of the river become inaccessible and residents need to leave. Livestock will be stranded/mired if not moved to high ground. Battle Mountain northeast of the railroad, near the animal shelter and fairgrounds are most impacted. Similar to the floods of February 1962, June 1963 and May 2005.
11.5 Feet	Major Flood Stage. Major lowland flooding throughout the reach. Most rural roads near river are under water. A few basements/yards of residences near the river begin to flood. Lowest ranch homes north of the river become inaccessible and some residents need to leave. Significant livestock stranding/miring if not moved to high ground. Battle Mountain northeast of the railroad, near the animal shelter and fairgrounds are impacted. Similar to floods of February 1962, June 1963 and May 2005.
11.0 Feet	Moderate to major lowland flooding occurs throughout the reach. Many rural roads are flooded and some basements of homes near the river begin to flood in the Beowawe and Battle Mountain areas. Livestock stranding and miring can be significant. Similar to the floods of June 1995 and February 2017.
10.5 Feet	Moderate Flood Stage. Moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach with a number of rural roads, such as Mote Road, become impassable. No homes or basements flooded. Livestock stranding and miring begins to be a problem. Similar to the flood of 2019 and 2023.
10.0 Feet	Minor to moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach. Some rural roads near the river are flooded. Minor flooding begins at the fair and rodeo grounds in Battle Mountain and rural ranches along the river. No homes or basements in Battle Mountain flooded.
9.5 Feet	Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland flooding throughout the reach. A few rural roads (like Mote Road) begin to flood.
9.0 Feet	Localized minor lowland flooding along the reach.
8.5 Feet	Monitoring Stage. Some very minor flooding occurs at scattered locations along the reach.
8.0 Feet	No flooding occurs in the reach.
7.5 Feet	No flooding occurs in the reach.

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ036)

Today: Partly sunny. Scattered thunderstorms and snow showers in the morning, then scattered thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 49 to 57. Northwest winds 5 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Tonight: Mostly cloudy. Scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then isolated rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the west after midnight. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Wednesday: Partly sunny. Highs 54 to 62. West winds 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the west up to 5 mph after midnight.

Thursday: Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 62 to 70. West winds up to 5 mph increasing to 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Highs 62 to 70.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.

Saturday: Scattered rain showers in the morning, then numerous rain showers in the afternoon. Highs 58 to 66. Chance of showers 70 percent.

Saturday Night: Numerous rain showers. Light snow accumulations. Lows around 40. Chance of showers 70 percent.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy. Numerous rain showers in the morning, then scattered rain showers in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs 48 to 56. Chance of showers 70 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s.

Monday: Warmer. Mostly sunny. Highs 57 to 65.

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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