S Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV
Is S Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV flooding right now?
No — S Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV is at 2.25 ft, 3.3 ft below its 5.5 ft flood stage, as of 30 min ago.
Gauge height
2.25 ft
Streamflow
9 cfs
Minor flooding here begins at 5.5 ft, with major flooding at 6.5 ft. The highest crest on record was 7.2 ft on Sun, Feb 11, 1962.
Flood forecast
Flood stages at this gauge
| Category | Stage | Current distance |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 5 ft | 2.8 ft below |
| Minor flood | 5.5 ft | 3.3 ft below |
| Moderate flood | 6 ft | 3.8 ft below |
| Major flood | 6.5 ft | 4.3 ft below |
Highest crests on record
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| 7.2 ft | 1962-02-11 |
| 6.8 ft | 1979-01-12 |
| 5.59 ft | 2005-05-29 |
| 5.58 ft | 1957-06-06 |
| 5.48 ft | 2010-06-07 |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Distance | County |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie Creek above S F Humboldt River near Elko, NV | 2.9 mi | Elko County |
| S Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV | 5.8 mi | Elko County |
| Humboldt River near Carlin, NV | 10.7 mi | Elko County |
| Susie Creek at Carlin, NV | 14.2 mi | Elko County |
| Maggie Creek at Carlin, NV | 14.9 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.