Is the South Fork Humboldt River flooding?

Nevada · 2 gauges · Nevada river levels

The South Fork Humboldt 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 South Fork Humboldt 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.

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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 S Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV. The highest level ever recorded there was 7.20 ft on 11 February 1962, carrying 2,760 cfs. Peak records there go back to 1949 (71 annual peaks). It is currently at 2.17 ft, 5.0 ft below that record.

Drains 1,150 sq mi · gauge elevation 5,140 ft · source: USGS peak-flow record