USGS Streamgage 10319900
S Fk Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV
S Fk Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV is USGS streamgage 10319900 in Nevada, monitoring river discharge in hydrologic subbasin 16040103. It drains a watershed of about 898 square miles. Discharge records at this site go back to 1989. Typical flow runs near 45.8 cfs in July and 124.5 cfs in April, with the higher of the two arriving in April.
Gauge details
- State
- Nevada
- Drainage area
- 898 sq mi
- Gauge elevation
- 5,275 ft
- Subbasin (HUC-8)
- 16040103
- Coordinates
- 40.6275, -115.73052
- USGS site number
- 10319900
- Records begin
- 1989-02-01 (37 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 | 9.7 | 19.5 | 49.4 | |
| February | 17 | 29.3 | 96.1 | |
| March | 25 | 65.2 | 177.5 | |
| April | 37.6 | 124.5 | 390.6 | |
| May | 104.6 | 294.6 | 866.9 | |
| June | 68.8 | 308.4 | 981.8 | |
| July | 9 | 45.8 | 358.7 | |
| August | 1.9 | 8.9 | 36.4 | |
| September | 1.6 | 4.7 | 12.9 | |
| October | 3.4 | 8.8 | 19.3 | |
| November | 6.2 | 13.3 | 30.3 | |
| December | 7.3 | 14.4 | 34.9 |
All values in cubic feet per second (cfs).
Common questions
- When does S Fk Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV normally run highest?
- June, on the long-term record. The median daily flow that month is about 308.4 cfs, against 4.7 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 S Fk Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV?
- It depends on the month. In January, half of days historically fall near 19.5 cfs, with the middle 80% of days between 9.7 and 49.4 cfs. The month-by-month table on this page gives the full range.
- How long has S Fk Humboldt River above Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV been measured?
- Discharge records at USGS site 10319900 begin in 1989, about 37 years, covering roughly 9,118 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 Tenmile Creek near Elko, NV?
- The gauge sits at 40.6275, -115.73052, in Nevada, in hydrologic subbasin 16040103, at an elevation of about 5,275 feet, draining roughly 898 square miles.
- Can I use S Fk Humboldt River above Tenmile 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.