USGS Streamgage 10331500
Humboldt River near Rose Creek, NV
Humboldt River near Rose Creek, NV is USGS streamgage 10331500 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040108. It drains a watershed of about 15,200 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1948. Typical flow runs near 351.9 cfs in July and 292.2 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in July.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Drainage area
- 15,200 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 4,215 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16040108
- Coordinates
- 40.86339, -117.99508
- USGS site number
- 10331500
- Records begin
- 1948-05-01 (78 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 79 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 | 14.4 | 70.4 | 227.5 | |
| February | 27.1 | 127.9 | 418.9 | |
| March | 58.7 | 232.4 | 556.7 | |
| April | 59.4 | 292.2 | 1,055.2 | |
| May | 40.7 | 237.7 | 1,371 | |
| June | 26.4 | 512.2 | 1,073.3 | |
| July | 21.7 | 351.9 | 803.1 | |
| August | 11.8 | 91.3 | 181.3 | |
| September | 9.9 | 41.4 | 80.7 | |
| October | 11 | 32.4 | 57 | |
| November | 13.4 | 39.5 | 73.2 | |
| December | 13.8 | 57.1 | 157 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does Humboldt River near Rose Creek, NV normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 512.2 cfs, against 32.4 cfs in October, 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 Rose Creek, NV?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 70.4 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 14.4 and 227.5 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has Humboldt River near Rose Creek, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10331500 begin in 1948, about 78 years, covering roughly 174 days of published daily values. The long record is what makes the monthly percentiles on this page meaningful.
- Where is Humboldt River near Rose Creek, NV?
- The gauge sits at 40.86339, -117.99508, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040108, at an elevation of about 4,215 feet, draining roughly 15,200 square miles.
- Can I use Humboldt River near Rose Creek, 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.