Humboldt River at Comus

Last updated: Jun 15, 2025, 1:49 PM UTC
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Flood Impacts 🅘

  • 12.5 - Near record to record flooding in Humboldt County. Most secondary roads near the river, bridges over some primary roads, long stretches of rail and many ranch buildings flood. The river is 2-5 miles wide through Humboldt County. Winnemucca is flooded between the UPRR on the west and Second Street on the east. The U.S. Highway 95 bridge in Winnemucca may be affected. Many homes and businesses flood in Winnemucca. Large losses of livestock in the area. Similar to the record flood of April 1984.
  • 12 - Major flooding, including in Winnemucca. All secondary roads, stretches of rail and some ranch buildings near the river flood. The river is 2-4 miles wide through Humboldt county. Lower parts of Winnemucca flood between the UPPR and Golconda Street on the west and Second Street on the east, but not including Interstate 80. Approximately a dozen homes and several businesses are affected. Large losses of livestock in the area. Greater than the flood of 1952 but not as severe as the record flood of 1984.
  • 11.5 - Major Flood Stage. Major flooding throughout the reach, except moderate flooding in lower portions of Winnemucca. Many rural roads near the river are flooded. Main area impacted is between the Union Pacific Railroad and Golconda Street on the west and Second Street on the east, but not including Interstate 80. Homes and basements begin to experience flooding. This would be similar to the floods of June 1983 and April 2017.

Gauge Info

Coordinates 40.9922, -117.317
RFC CNRFC
State NV
WFO LKN
County Humboldt
Data Provider(s)
US Geological Survey USGS--Water Resources of the United States
USGS 10327500

Gauge Location

Recent Crests

1. 10.80 ft on 06-04-2023
2. 11.17 ft on 06-15-2019
3. 11.29 ft on 03-31-2017
4. 10.14 ft on 07-03-2011
5. 11.78 ft on 04-16-2006

Historic Crests

1. 12.25 ft on 04-24-1984
2. 11.78 ft on 04-16-2006
3. 11.76 ft on 06-14-1983
4. 11.62 ft on 05-28-1998
5. 11.52 ft on 05-06-1952

Vertical Datum Table

type NAVD88
major Flooding 4374.80 ft
moderate Flooding 4373.80 ft
minor Flooding 4372.80 ft
action 4371.80 ft
Latest Value 4368.24 ft
Gauge Zero 4363.30 ft

Gauge Photos

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Probability Information

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Unique Local Info

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