Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV

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WGUS85 KLKN 162206
FLSLKN

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
306 PM PDT Sun Jun 16 2024

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

  Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County.

For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain,
Comus...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 500 AM PDT.

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306 PM PDT Sun Jun 16 2024

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

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

* WHERE...Humboldt River at Battle Mountain.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Localized minor lowland flooding along the
  reach.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:15 PM PDT Sunday the stage was 8.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - The Humboldt River near Battle Mountain is expected to
    continue to recede, falling below action stage in the Tuesday
    timeframe.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 7.9 feet early
    Friday morning.
  - Action stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (3 pm PDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Mon   Tue   Wed

Humboldt River
Battle Mountai 9.5   8.8   Sun 2 pm PDT 8.5   8.3   8.1


&&

LAT...LON 4077 11706 4062 11691 4065 11677 4068 11652
      4062 11652 4057 11648 4061 11646 4071 11649
      4075 11660 4073 11670 4070 11674 4068 11686
      4085 11704


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