Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley water level

Name: Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley water level (U.S. Geological Survey)
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
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River gauge, Lake Humboldt River, Nevada, United States

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Below flood stage

Water level

3.24ft Steady over the last 24 hours

Measured Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 PM PDT (57 min ago)

Flow: 6.0 cfs

History

7 days

Water level Forecast Minor flood stage

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.26 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 PM. Issued Monday, October 19 at 06:46 AM by NOAA National Weather Service.

What this means

The Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley is at 3.24 ft, in the normal range.

It is 2.26 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 3.26 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 PM. In the last month it has stayed between 3.23 ft and 3.27 ft.

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

Key numbers

Highest on record: 12.10 ftFebruary 23, 1927
Forecast peak: 3.26 ftMonday, October 19 at 04:00 PM

Floating and fishing near Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley

Normal flows mean predictable rapids and good access at most put-ins.

Flood stage here is 5.50 ft, 2.26 ft above the current reading. Beyond it, the National Weather Service also defines moderate and major flood stages.

What happens at each level

7.50 ft: Major flooding occurs.
6.50 ft: Moderate flooding occurs.
5.50 ft: Flood stage; minor flooding.
3.24 ft: Right now

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

Highest crests on record

Rank	Level	Date
1	12.10 ft	February 23, 1927
2	10.10 ft	January 11, 2017
3	9.31 ft	February 2, 1945
4	9.30 ft	May 8, 1922
5	7.71 ft	February 2, 1952
6	6.46 ft	May 15, 1984
7	5.49 ft	April 19, 1958
8	5.49 ft	January 18, 1973
9	4.83 ft	June 2, 1983
10	4.67 ft	April 9, 1962

Weather at the gauge

No rain in the last 3 days.

19 Mon 71° 37° – Wind 9 mph

20 Tue 71° 46° – Wind 13 mph

21 Wed 69° 47° 0.06 in, 50% Wind 8 mph

22 Thu 65° 49° 0.07 in, 67% Wind 18 mph

23 Fri 57° 45° 0.00 in, 60% Wind 12 mph

24 Sat 59° 37° – Wind 6 mph

25 Sun 65° 42° – Wind 3 mph

Forecast: Open-Meteo

Sunrise 07:08 AM Sunset 06:02 PM Daylight 10 hr, 55 min First quarter 65%

Map

Other gauges on the Lake Humboldt River

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Lake Humboldt River below Chimney Dam near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, Lake Humboldt River	1.5 cfs	Normal	−0.3 cfs	10 mi

Nearby gauges

Gauge	Level	Compared with normal	24 hours	Distance
Martin Creek near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, Martin Creek	1.43 ft	Below flood stage	±0	9 mi
North Fork L Humboldt River near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, North Fork L Humboldt River	0.16 ft	No reference yet	±0	13 mi
South Fork L Humboldt River near Paradise ValleyRiver gauge, South Fork L Humboldt River	−0.16 ft	No reference yet	±0	15 mi
Humboldt River at ComusRiver gauge, Humboldt River	1.67 ft	Below flood stage	±0	29 mi
Quinn River below Confl East Fork South Fork Quinn near Mc DermittRiver gauge, Quinn River	3.4 cfs	Normal	±0	40 mi
McDermitt Creek near McDermittRiver gauge, McDermitt Creek	2.9 cfs	Low	±0	45 mi
Humboldt River near Rose CreekRiver gauge, Humboldt River	0.9 cfs	Very low	±0	50 mi
Rock Creek near Battle MountainRiver gauge, Rock Creek	0.0 cfs	Very low	±0	57 mi

Questions and answers

What is flood stage for the Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley?

The official flood stage is 5.50 ft. The level is currently 2.26 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 Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley today?

On Oct 19, 2026, 09:00 PM PDT, the water level was 3.24 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley rising or falling?

Steady over the last 24 hours.

Is the level of Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley normal?

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

What is the highest water level ever recorded at Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley?

The highest level on record is 12.10 ft on February 23, 1927.

Is Lake Humboldt River near Paradise Valley expected to rise?

The forecast expects the river to fall to 3.26 ft by Monday, October 19 at 04:00 PM.

For specialists

Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads

Operator: U.S. Geological Survey
Station code: usgs:10329000 (Agency page)
Coordinates: 41.41582, -117.37351 (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	3.24 ft	2026-10-20 04:00	Provisional
Flow	6.0 cfs	2026-10-20 04:00	Provisional

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Readings are provisional, can be delayed or wrong and are not a flood warning. Read the disclaimer