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

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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
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
2017*	6,030	11.32	Feb 15, 2017
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

Official 7 Day National Weather Service Forecast (NVZ036)

Today: Breezy. Mostly cloudy with chance of rain, snow and slight chance of thunderstorms early in the morning, then mostly cloudy with rain likely with possible snow and thunderstorms in the morning. Mostly sunny in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 4 inches. Total snow accumulation up to 6 inches. Snow level 4900 feet. Highs 38 to 46. Southwest winds 5 to 15 mph shifting to the west 10 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Tonight: Colder. Mostly clear. Lows 22 to 28. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts to around 25 mph shifting to the east after midnight.

Tuesday: Breezy. Snow likely in the afternoon. Snow accumulation up to 4 inches. Highs 37 to 45. East winds 5 to 15 mph increasing to 10 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Tuesday Night: Snow and rain in the evening, then snow likely after midnight. Moderate snow accumulations. Lows 27 to 33. East winds 15 to 20 mph shifting to the south 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Wednesday: Snow likely. Light snow accumulations. Highs 34 to 42. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 20s.

Thursday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 38 to 46.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow after midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. Chance of snow 50 percent.

Friday: Snow likely in the morning, then chance of snow in the afternoon. Light snow accumulations. Highs 33 to 41. Chance of snow 70 percent.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows in the lower 20s.

Saturday: Partly sunny with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 29 to 37.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows around 18.

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs 33 to 41.

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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