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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Nevada...

  Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County.

.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.

For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...Minor flooding is
forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.

&&

NVC007-161200-
/O.EXT.KLKN.FL.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240416T1200Z/
/OMCN2.1.SM.240414T1105Z.240415T1120Z.240419T0915Z.UU/
112 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until late tonight.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:55 PM PDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage with a
    maximum value of 8.1 feet late tonight.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

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


$$

86

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
1248 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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

  Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County.

.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.

&&

NVC007-161200-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.W.0003.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRON2.1.SM.240413T0422Z.240414T0830Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1248 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Bruneau River at Rowland.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding of Forest Service roads.
  Recreational use becomes limited.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:40 PM PDT Monday the stage was 7.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:40 PM PDT Monday was 7.7 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
    However, cooler temperatures for the early portions of the
    week will slow the rate of snowmelt.

  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4200 11566 4197 11568 4196 11568 4195 11568
      4194 11569 4193 11568 4193 11570 4192 11570
      4191 11568 4190 11568 4190 11566 4191 11566
      4192 11568 4193 11567 4195 11567 4197 11566
      4200 11565


$$

86

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boise ID
132 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Oregon...

  Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

For the Owyhee River...including Owyhee Dam, Owyhee Dam...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 515 AM MDT /415 AM
PDT/.

&&

ORC045-161115-
/O.EXT.KBOI.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240419T2135Z/
/OWYO3.1.DR.240404T2258Z.240406T0130Z.240419T1535Z.UU/
132 PM MDT Mon Apr 15 2024 /1232 PM PDT Mon Apr 15 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.

* WHEN...Until Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 3,000 cfs, Low lying roads, river access and
  recreation sites adjacent to the river will flood. Farm equipment
  near the river may need to be moved.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:30 PM MDT Monday /11:30 AM PDT Monday/ the flow was
    4,522 cfs.
  - Bankfull is 1,000 cfs.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
    ending at 12:30 PM MDT Monday /11:30 AM PDT Monday/ was
    5,329.0 cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    late Friday morning.
  - Flood flow is 3,000 cfs.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4367 11730 4381 11717 4385 11703 4377 11703
      4364 11721


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BW

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