Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
1231 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County.

For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...elevated river
levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Next issuance will be by late tonight at 515 AM PDT.

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1231 PM PDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:10 PM PDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
    maximum value of 7.1 feet late Friday evening.
  - Action stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (11 am PDT)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Tue   Wed   Thu

Owyhee River
Mountain Cit 8.0   6.7   Mon 12 pm PD 6.9   6.9   6.8


&&

LAT...LON 4175 11594 4177 11592 4186 11597 4187 11601
      4200 11613 4200 11622 4193 11615 4192 11613
      4189 11610 4187 11606 4182 11601 4179 11596


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