Owyhee River near Mountain City, NV
Is Owyhee River near Mountain City, NV flooding right now?
Owyhee River near Mountain City, NV measured 3.50 ft on 2026-09-11 01:10:00 UTC. That observation was 4.5 ft below its 8 ft flood stage. This is the latest available reading, not a guarantee of current conditions.
Gauge height
3.50 ft
Streamflow
8 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 8 ft, with major flooding at 10 ft. The highest crest on record was 9.81 ft on Wed, Mar 17, 1993.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 7 ft | 3.5 ft below |
| Minor flood | 8 ft | 4.5 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 9 ft | 5.5 ft below |
| Major flood | 10 ft | 6.5 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 9.81 ft | 1993-03-17 |
| 9.38 ft | 2017-02-09 |
| 9.18 ft | 2011-04-19 |
| 9.14 ft | 2006-05-01 |
| 9.07 ft | 2005-05-16 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Owyhee River near Gold Creek, NV | 14.0 mi | Elko County |
| Bruneau River at Rowland, NV | 16.9 mi | Elko County |
| Jarbidge River below Jarbidge, NV | 28.9 mi | Elko County |
| Marys River below Orange Brg near Charleston, NV | 41.1 mi | Elko County |
| Beaver Creek above Conf N Fork Humboldt River near Halleck, NV | 42.4 mi | Elko County |
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Provisional data: Real-time readings are provisional and subject to revision by the USGS — sensors can be affected by ice, debris, or equipment malfunction. Do not rely on this site for decisions involving personal safety; follow official guidance from the National Weather Service and local authorities.