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FLSLKN

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
223 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

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

  Owyhee River Below Wildhorse affecting Elko County.

.High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause
the river flows to become high. Minor flooding is possible by this
weekend.

For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse...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.

The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 700 AM PDT.

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223 PM PDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Elevated river flows caused by snow melt and upstream dam
  releases are expected.

* WHERE...Owyhee River below Wildhorse.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Flood stage; minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:00 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 3.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 3.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    early Sunday afternoon and continue rising to 3.5 feet early
    Tuesday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Action stage is 3.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 3.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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LAT...LON 4174 11593 4173 11592 4173 11591 4172 11590
      4171 11589 4169 11587 4169 11585 4168 11584
      4170 11584 4170 11586 4172 11587 4173 11589
      4174 11591 4174 11592 4176 11592 4177 11592
      4175 11594


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