Major Flood
12 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Moderate Flood
11.2 ft
Minor Flood
10.3 ft
Action Stage
9.5 ft
What Floods at Each Level
11.7 ft
Access to the Flying M Ranch is limited due to water over Old Idaho Stage Road. Flood waters up to a foot deep are possible on Tungsten Road, but the road may remain passable to high clearance, four-wheel drive vehicles.
10.3 ft
Minor flooding of Tungsten Road south of the river between the river and the Pit Taylor Canal. Some minor low land flooding is possible very near the river from the Humboldt County line to Rye Patch. At a higher level access to Flying M Ranch via Old Idaho Stage Road is flooded.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 26, 1984 | 12.99 ft | 9,270 cfs |
| May 8, 1952 | 12.29 ft | 6,080 cfs |
| Jun 16, 1983 | 12.12 ft | 4,190 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
HRIN2
River
Humboldt River
County
Pershing, NV
Coordinates
40.6924°N, 118.2043°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Humboldt River near Imlay?
The Humboldt River near Imlay gauge is maintained by USGS (site 10333000) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Humboldt River near Imlay?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Humboldt River near Imlay is 10.3 feet. Action stage begins at 9.5 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 11.2 feet, and major flooding at 12 feet.
How do I get alerts when Humboldt River rises?
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Where is the Humboldt River near Imlay gauge located?
The gauge is located in Pershing County, Nevada at coordinates 40.6924°N, 118.2043°W. USGS site number: 10333000. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice during winter months.
- Reported historic crests have been estimated using recent ratings due to previous channel, location and/or datum changes. USGS observed crests can be found at: waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/rt Please also see Additional Information tab at the bottom of this page.