Is the Owyhee River flooding?

Nevada · 2 gauges · Nevada river levels

The Owyhee River is tracked by 2 USGS streamgauges in Nevada. This page compares each gauge’s live water level against its official National Weather Service flood stage, refreshed every 15 minutes, so you can tell whether the Owyhee River is running normal, rising toward flood stage, or already flooding. 2 of 2 gauges have both a usable water-level reading and a published minor flood stage. Gauges without a published flood stage show water level and flow only. For nearby rivers, see all Nevada river levels.

data refreshed 12 min ago

Readings may be delayed; check each observation time below. This gauge summary does not rule out flooding on unmonitored stretches or nearby streets.

River facts

The longest-running gauge on this river is Owyhee River near Gold Creek, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 10.11 ft on 5 May 1922, carrying 1,810 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1916 (99 annual peaks). It is currently at 0.53 ft, 9.6 ft below that record.

Drains 209 sq mi · gauge elevation 6,119 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record

Gauge	Status	Stage	Flood stage	Updated
Owyhee River near Gold Creek, NV	No flooding	0.53 ft	3.5 ft	59 min ago
Owyhee River near Mountain City, NV	No flooding	3.50 ft	8 ft	49 min ago

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.