Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
1145 AM PDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

  Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County.

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

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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1145 AM PDT Thu Jun 20 2024

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 6205.2 feet.
  - N/A
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6205.2
    feet late this afternoon.
  - Action stage is 6205.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 6208.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (11 am PDT)
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Wildhorse Reservoir
Wildhorse Dam      6208. 6205. Thu 11 am PD 6205. 6205. 6205.


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LAT...LON 4170 11584 4169 11583 4168 11585 4169 11586
      4170 11586


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