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USGS Streamgage 10321000

Humboldt River near Carlin, NV

Humboldt River near Carlin, NV is USGS streamgage 10321000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040101. It drains a watershed of about 4,310 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1910. Typical flow runs near 161 cfs in July and 466.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.

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Gauge details

State
Nevada
Drainage area
4,310 sq mi
Gauge elevation
4,936 ft
Subbasin (HUC-8)
16040101
Coordinates
40.7277, -116.00924
USGS site number
10321000
Records begin
1910-02-28 (116 years)

Typical flow by month

Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 83 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 25.5 79.2 281.1
February 45.1 156.3 498.3
March 108 327.1 990.5
April 129.5 466.5 1,506.3
May 150.5 669.1 2,108.4
June 144.5 923 2,616.3
July 17.5 161 884.7
August 4.9 23.4 123.5
September 6.6 14.2 53.3
October 9.9 20.5 80.1
November 16.9 43.3 135.7
December 23.3 63.2 178.5

All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).

Common questions

When does Humboldt River near Carlin, NV normally run highest?
June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 923 cfs, against 14.2 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 near Carlin, NV?
It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 79.2 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 25.5 and 281.1 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
How long has Humboldt River near Carlin, NV been measured?
Discharge records at USGS site 10321000 begin in 1910, about 116 years, covering roughly 9,126 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
Where is Humboldt River near Carlin, NV?
The gauge sits at 40.7277, -116.00924, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040101, at an elevation of about 4,936 feet, draining roughly 4,310 square miles.
Can I use Humboldt River near Carlin, 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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