Humboldt River near Elko, NV
Is Humboldt River near Elko, NV flooding right now?
No — Humboldt River near Elko, NV is at 0.82 ft, 5.4 ft below its 6.2 ft flood stage, as of 28 min ago.
Gauge height
0.82 ft
Streamflow
2 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 6.2 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 12.3 ft on Tue, Feb 13, 1962.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5.5 ft | 4.7 ft below |
| Minor flood | 6.2 ft | 5.4 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 8 ft | 7.2 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 9.2 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 12.3 ft | 1962-02-13 |
| 12.18 ft | 1983-03-04 |
| 10.67 ft | 2017-02-10 |
| 10.22 ft | 1984-05-17 |
| 9.6 ft | 1952-04-30 |
Last 7 days
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| N Fork Humboldt River at Devils Gate near Halleck, NV | 18.1 mi | Elko County |
| Lamoille Creek near Lamoille, NV | 18.6 mi | Elko County |
| S Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV | 19.9 mi | Elko County |
| S Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV | 22.0 mi | Elko County |
| Dixie Creek above S F Humboldt River near Elko, NV | 22.6 mi | Elko County |
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