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USGS Streamgage 10325000

Humboldt River at Battle Mountain, NV

Humboldt River at Battle Mountain, NV is USGS streamgage 10325000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040105. It drains a watershed of about 11,200 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1896. Typical flow runs near 206 cfs in July and 509.4 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
11,200 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,493 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16040105
Coordinates
40.66769, -116.93121
USGS site number
10325000
Records begin
1896-05-31 (130 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 130 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.

Historical monthly discharge percentiles in cubic feet per second
Month Low p10 Typical p50 High p90 Range
January 27.3 97.4 407.1
February 60.3 171.1 579.2
March 120.7 343.6 1,091.6
April 122.9 509.4 1,821.3
May 105.7 547.3 2,426.5
June 120.4 858 2,445.3
July 12.6 206 886.1
August 0.2 27.2 145.8
September 0 5.7 59.4
October 0.2 20 84.3
November 10.4 49.8 143.1
December 26.9 75.5 211.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Humboldt River at Battle Mountain, NV normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 858 cfs, against 5.7 cfs in September, the lowest month. These are historical normals for the date, not a forecast and not today's reading.
What is a normal flow for Humboldt River at Battle Mountain, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 97.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 27.3 and 407.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Humboldt River at Battle Mountain, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10325000 begin in 1896, about 130 years, covering roughly 9,122 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Humboldt River at Battle Mountain, NV?
The gauge sits at 40.66769, -116.93121, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040105, at an elevation of about 4,493 feet, draining roughly 11,200 square miles.
Can I use Humboldt River at Battle Mountain, NV data for flood or safety decisions?
No. Rivermatics provides estimates, not guarantees, and the readings and forecasts here may be delayed, inaccurate, or wrong. Do not use them for navigation or for any safety, rescue, or emergency decision. Check the National Weather Service and USGS directly, and use your own judgment.

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