South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko water level

Name: South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, South Fork Humboldt River, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

2.13ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 20, 2026, 10:25 AM PDT (29 min ago)

Flow: 3.9 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.13 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Issued Tuesday, October 20 at 07:33 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The gauge at South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko reads 2.13 ft, a normal level.

It is 3.37 ft below the flood stage of 5.50 ft.

The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.13 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 2.13 ft and 2.14 ft.

Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels

Key numbers

Highest on record: 6.80 ftJanuary 12, 1979
Forecast peak: 2.20 ftSunday, October 25 at 05:00 AM

What the stage means on the water

A normal level is usually prime time for floating and wade fishing, as long as the weather holds upstream.

The National Weather Service puts flood stage for this gauge at 5.50 ft, still 3.37 ft away.

What happens at each level

6.50 ft: Major flooding.
6.00 ft: Moderate flooding.
5.50 ft: Minor flooding occurs.
2.13 ft: Right now

Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	6.80 ft	January 12, 1979
2	5.59 ft	May 29, 2005
3	5.58 ft	June 6, 1957
4	5.48 ft	June 7, 2010
5	5.46 ft	April 29, 1952
6	5.27 ft	June 8, 2019
7	5.27 ft	May 17, 2006
8	5.26 ft	May 25, 1956
9	5.25 ft	June 17, 2011
10	5.15 ft	June 8, 1975

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

20 Tue 67° 39° – Wind 12 mph

21 Wed 69° 40° – Wind 13 mph

22 Thu 66° 47° 0.01 in, 84% Wind 24 mph

23 Fri 50° 39° 0.00 in, 88% Wind 11 mph

24 Sat 55° 35° – Wind 4 mph

25 Sun 59° 38° – Wind 3 mph

26 Mon 60° 42° – Wind 5 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:00 AM Sunset 05:57 PM Daylight 10 hr, 56 min Waxing gibbous 70%

Map

Other gauges on the South Fork Humboldt River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near ElkoRiver gauge, South Fork Humboldt River	4.41 ft	Below flood stage	+0.02 ft	5.9 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Humboldt River near CarlinRiver gauge, Humboldt River	0.61 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	11 mi
Susie Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Susie Creek	0.0 cfs	Normal	±0	14 mi
Maggie Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Maggie Creek	0.27 ft	Below flood stage	+0.06 ft	15 mi
Marys Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Marys Creek	5.5 cfs	High	+0.7 cfs	17 mi
Lamoille Creek near LamoilleRiver gauge, Lamoille Creek	1.64 ft	Below flood stage	−0.01 ft	18 mi
Pine Creek near PalisadeRiver gauge, Pine Creek	10.9 cfs	Normal	±0	20 mi
Humboldt River near ElkoRiver gauge, Humboldt River	0.96 ft	Below flood stage	±0	20 mi
Humboldt River at PalisadeRiver gauge, Humboldt River	0.86 ft	Below flood stage	±0	21 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 3.37 ft below it.

Is gage height the same as water depth?

No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.

What is the water level of South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko today?

On Oct 20, 2026, 10:25 AM PDT, the water level was 2.13 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko normal?

Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.

What is the highest water level ever recorded at South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko?

The highest level on record is 6.80 ft on January 12, 1979.

Is South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 2.13 ft by Tuesday, October 20 at 08:00 AM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10320000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 40.68500, -115.81250 (WGS84)
Vertical datum: NGVD29
Update interval: every 15 minutes
Licence: Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision

Published series

Parameter	Last value	Time (UTC)	Quality
Water level	2.13 ft	2026-10-20 17:25	Provisional
Flow	3.9 cfs	2026-10-20 17:25	Provisional

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