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SwedenHumboldt River near Imlay water level
River gauge, Humboldt River, Nevada, United States
Right now
Below flood stage
Water level
- Flow
- 0.0 cfs
History
The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.36 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 06:00 PM. Issued Saturday, October 17 at 07:04 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.
What this means
The gauge at Humboldt River near Imlay reads 0.25 ft, a normal level.
It is 10.05 ft below the flood stage of 10.30 ft.
It has barely moved over the past 24 hours. The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.36 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 06:00 PM. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 0.25 ft and 0.26 ft.
Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 12.99 ftMay 27, 1984
- Forecast peak
- 0.36 ftSaturday, October 17 at 06:00 PM
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 10.30 ft, still 10.05 ft away.
What happens at each level
- 11.70 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.
- 10.30 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.
- 0.25 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.99 ft | May 27, 1984 |
| 2 | 12.29 ft | May 9, 1952 |
| 3 | 12.12 ft | June 17, 1983 |
| 4 | 11.99 ft | June 4, 2005 |
| 5 | 11.90 ft | April 19, 2006 |
| 6 | 11.24 ft | April 5, 2017 |
| 7 | 11.16 ft | April 24, 1969 |
| 8 | 11.07 ft | June 4, 1975 |
| 9 | 10.99 ft | March 10, 1986 |
| 10 | 10.94 ft | May 29, 2017 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on the Humboldt River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt River near ElkoRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.95 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 136 mi |
| Humboldt River near CarlinRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.62 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 115 mi |
| Humboldt River at PalisadeRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.83 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 105 mi |
| Humboldt River at Old US 40 Bridge at DunphyRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 22.8 cfs | Low | −3.1 cfs | 88 mi |
| Humboldt River at Battle MountainRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 1.66 ft | Below flood stage | −0.01 ft | 67 mi |
| Humboldt River at ComusRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 1.65 ft | Below flood stage | +0.02 ft | 51 mi |
| Humboldt River near Rose CreekRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.8 cfs | Very low | +0.1 cfs | 16 mi |
| Humboldt River near Rye PatchRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 3.94 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rye Patch Reservoir near Rye PatchReservoir, Rye Patch Reservoir | 4,095.53 ft | No reference yet | +0.02 ft | 16 mi |
Questions and answers
What is flood stage for the Humboldt River near Imlay?
The official flood stage is 10.30 ft. The level is currently 10.05 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 Humboldt River near Imlay today?
On Oct 17, 2026, 10:40 PM PDT, the water level was 0.25 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Humboldt River near Imlay rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Humboldt River near Imlay normal?
Below flood stage. Judged against the official flood stage for this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Humboldt River near Imlay?
The highest level on record is 12.99 ft on May 27, 1984.
Is Humboldt River near Imlay expected to rise?
The forecast expects the river to rise to 0.36 ft by Saturday, October 17 at 06:00 PM.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10333000(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.69240, -118.20431(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- 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 | 0.25 ft | 2026-10-18 05:40 | Provisional |
| Flow | 0.0 cfs | 2026-10-18 05:40 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Humboldt River near Imlay (usgs:10333000). Accessed October 18, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/humboldt-river-near-imlay
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