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SwedenPine Creek at Modarelli Mine Road near Hay Ranch water level
River gauge, Pine Creek, Nevada, United States
Right now
Very high for mid-October
Water level
- Flow
- 10.4 cfs
History
What this means
High water at Pine Creek at Modarelli Mine Road near Hay Ranch: the latest reading is 3.94 ft, well above normal for mid-October.
The record high is 10.52 ft, set on March 11, 2023.
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. The 30-day range is 3.88 ft – 3.94 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Highest on record
- 10.52 ftMarch 11, 2023
Staying safe in high water
Flood stage is only the first threshold. Above it the National Weather Service sets moderate and major flood stages, and the forecast crest tells you which of those the river is expected to reach.
Upstream gauges on the same river usually show a rise first, which is a useful early warning.
What happens at each level
- 17.00 ft
- All time record flooding occurs with widespread catastrophic damage. This is similar to the largest known flood of february 1910. Catastrophic damage to all public infrastructure and private property along the river in the reach. The river becomes a large lake 4 to 5 miles wide from Beowawe to Battle Mountain. Transportation is nearly impossible. Communications out to many areas. This is about 17000 cfs. Any levels higher than this become new record floods.
- 12.00 ft
- Catastrophic flooding occurs. This is about 10000 cfs.
- 10.50 ft
- Disastrous flooding occurs with extensive damage through reach. This is about 8300 cfs.
- 10.00 ft
- Major flooding occurs with extensive damage to railroads, roads, bridges, buildings, irrigation structures and ranchland. Heavy livestock losses occur. Total loss will probably exceed 10 million dollars in the reach. Many roads are closed or destroyed. This is about 7600 cfs.
- 9.50 ft
- Major lowland flooding occurs with damage to roads, railroads, and buildings along the river from Carlin to Battle Mountain. Lower portions of Carlin and Beowawe flood. Significant losses occur to livestock, irrigation structures, and pasture. This is about 6900 cfs.
- 9.00 ft
- Significant to major lowland flooding occurs with moderate damage from Carlin to Battle Mountain. Moderate damage occurs to low-lying structures, rural roads and bridges. Ranch buildings and livestock affected. Erosion degrades pastures. This is about 6200 cfs.
- 8.50 ft
- Significant lowland flooding occurs with minor damage from Carlin to Battle Mountain. Some damage occurs to low lying structures. A few rural roads flood. This is about 5500 cfs.
- 8.00 ft
- Moderate lowland flooding occurs from Carlin to Battle Mountain. This is about 4900 cfs.
- 7.50 ft
- Minor to moderate lowland flooding occurs from Carlin to Battle Mountain. This is about 4300 cfs.
- 7.00 ft
- Minor lowland flooding begins between Carlin and Battle Mountains. This is about 3650 cfs.
- 6.00 ft
- This is action stage. No flooding occurs. This is about 2600 cfs.
- 5.20 ft
- This is below monitoring stage. No flooding occurs. This is about 1800 cfs. NOTE: 1 cfs (cubic feet per second) is approximately 7.48 gallons of flow per second.
- 3.94 ft
- Right now
Impact statements from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.52 ft | March 11, 2023 |
| 2 | 10.08 ft | May 18, 1984 |
| 3 | 10.00 ft | February 12, 1962 |
| 4 | 9.92 ft | February 26, 1943 |
| 5 | 9.75 ft | March 6, 1983 |
| 6 | 9.69 ft | February 12, 2017 |
| 7 | 9.63 ft | February 7, 2017 |
| 8 | 9.53 ft | May 2, 1952 |
| 9 | 9.08 ft | April 8, 2006 |
| 10 | 8.83 ft | February 20, 1986 |
Weather at the gauge
The forecast is not available right now.
Map
Other gauges on Pine Creek
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Creek near PalisadeRiver gauge, Pine Creek | 11.9 cfs | High | ±0 | 15 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humboldt River at PalisadeRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.85 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 16 mi |
| Marys Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Marys Creek | 4.3 cfs | Normal | −0.2 cfs | 23 mi |
| Maggie Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Maggie Creek | 0.18 ft | Below flood stage | −0.03 ft | 23 mi |
| Susie Creek at CarlinRiver gauge, Susie Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Willow Creek at Allison Ranch near Garden Gate PassRiver gauge, Willow Creek | 0.0 cfs | Normal | ±0 | 24 mi |
| Humboldt River near CarlinRiver gauge, Humboldt River | 0.63 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 25 mi |
| South Fork Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near ElkoRiver gauge, South Fork Humboldt River | 2.14 ft | Below flood stage | ±0 | 27 mi |
| South Fork Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near ElkoRiver gauge, South Fork Humboldt River | 4.40 ft | Below flood stage | +0.01 ft | 27 mi |
Questions and answers
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 Pine Creek at Modarelli Mine Road near Hay Ranch today?
On Oct 19, 2026, 03:00 PM PDT, the water level was 3.94 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Pine Creek at Modarelli Mine Road near Hay Ranch rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is the level of Pine Creek at Modarelli Mine Road near Hay Ranch normal?
Very high for mid-October. Compared with 5 years of daily readings for this time of year.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Pine Creek at Modarelli Mine Road near Hay Ranch?
The highest level on record is 10.52 ft on March 11, 2023.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
Where does this data come from?
The values come directly from the U.S. Geological Survey, the official operator of this gauge, and are in the public domain. We do not estimate or model live values.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:10322800(Agency page)- Coordinates
40.38125, -116.12514(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 | 3.94 ft | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
| Flow | 10.4 cfs | 2026-10-19 22:00 | Provisional |
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How to cite
U.S. Geological Survey: Pine Creek at Modarelli Mine Road near Hay Ranch (usgs:10322800). Accessed October 19, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/nevada/pine-creek-at-modarelli-mine-road-near-hay-ranch
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