RIVER GAUGE · OWYHEE RIVER
Owyhee River near Wildhorse
Elko County, Nevada
Water level0.55 ft
Flow6 cfs
Last readingSep 16, 2026, 5:00 PM UTC (last recorded)
Action3 ft
Minor flood3.5 ft565 cfs
Moderate flood4.5 ft1,120 cfs
Major flood5.5 ft
The past week
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What floods at each level
- 3.5 ft
Flood stage; minor flooding.
Highest crests on record
| Date | Level | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| May 4, 1922 | 10.1 ft | 1,810 cfs |
| May 13, 1917 | 8.5 ft | 1,380 cfs |
| Apr 10, 1916 | 7.7 ft | 970 cfs |
More on Owyhee River
UpstreamOwyhee River at Wildhorse Dam
DownstreamOwyhee River near Mountain City
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