USGS Streamgage 10320000
S Fk Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV
S Fk Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV is USGS streamgage 10320000 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040103. It drains a watershed of about 1,150 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1948. Typical flow runs near 45.2 cfs in July and 115 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Drainage area
- 1,150 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 5,140 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16040103
- Coordinates
- 40.685, -115.8125
- USGS site number
- 10320000
- Records begin
- 1948-10-01 (78 years)
Typical flow by month
Long-term daily discharge percentiles from the USGS record (up to 38 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 | 4.9 | 17.9 | 56.2 | |
| February | 6.2 | 31.1 | 106.7 | |
| March | 20.4 | 69.4 | 191.5 | |
| April | 37.8 | 115 | 377.2 | |
| May | 97.3 | 276.4 | 785.8 | |
| June | 86.2 | 312.9 | 1,001.8 | |
| July | 8.4 | 45.2 | 373.7 | |
| August | 3.9 | 10.2 | 47.4 | |
| September | 4.1 | 9.3 | 19.1 | |
| October | 4.1 | 8.6 | 17.8 | |
| November | 5.3 | 10.3 | 25.5 | |
| December | 5.5 | 12.6 | 39.1 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does S Fk Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 312.9 cfs, against 8.6 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 S Fk Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 17.9 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 4.9 and 56.2 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has S Fk Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10320000 begin in 1948, about 78 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 S Fk Humboldt River above Dixie Creek near Elko, NV?
- The gauge sits at 40.685, -115.8125, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040103, at an elevation of about 5,140 feet, draining roughly 1,150 square miles.
- Can I use S Fk Humboldt River above Dixie Creek 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.