USGS Streamgage 10318500
Humboldt River near Elko, NV
Humboldt River near Elko, NV is USGS streamgage 10318500 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040101. It drains a watershed of about 2,779 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1895. Typical flow runs near 81.1 cfs in July and 340.7 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Drainage area
- 2,779 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 5,142 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16040101
- Coordinates
- 40.93656, -115.62417
- USGS site number
- 10318500
- Records begin
- 1895-07-01 (131 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 131 years of data), averaged within each month. These describe the historical normal range — they are not a forecast and not today's reading.
| Month | Low p10 | Typical p50 | High p90 | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12.4 | 51.1 | 199.7 | |
| February | 24.3 | 102.5 | 355.9 | |
| March | 69.5 | 225.3 | 742.9 | |
| April | 81.4 | 340.7 | 1,106.4 | |
| May | 64.5 | 454.3 | 1,517.7 | |
| June | 73.7 | 570.5 | 1,743.3 | |
| July | 4.3 | 81.1 | 537.5 | |
| August | 1 | 6.1 | 56.8 | |
| September | 1 | 2.4 | 25.2 | |
| October | 1.5 | 9.3 | 50 | |
| November | 4.4 | 25.2 | 95.7 | |
| December | 8.6 | 38.4 | 126.8 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Humboldt River near Elko, NV normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 570.5 cfs, against 2.4 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 Elko, NV?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 51.1 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 12.4 and 199.7 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Humboldt River near Elko, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10318500 begin in 1895, about 131 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 Elko, NV?
- The gauge sits at 40.93656, -115.62417, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040101, at an elevation of about 5,142 feet, draining roughly 2,779 square miles.
- Can I use Humboldt River near Elko, 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.