Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
Issued by National Weather Service Reno NV
116 PM PDT Wed Jun 12 2024

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

  Lamoille Creek Above Lamoille affecting Elko County.

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

For the Lamoille Creek...including Lamoille...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.

If you are in the advisory area, remain alert to possible flooding
or the possibility of the advisory being upgraded to a warning.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued late tonight at 130 AM PDT.

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116 PM PDT Wed Jun 12 2024

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

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Lamoille Creek above Lamoille.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 4.8 feet, Flood stage at the powerhouse gage location
  in lamoille canyon. Minor flooding can occur in the town of
  lamoille. Water can seep into basements near the river.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:55 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 4.0 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 0.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
    maximum value of 4.5 feet late this evening.
  - Action stage is 4.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 4.8 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (1 pm PDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Lamoille Creek
Lamoille      4.8   4.0   Wed 12 pm PD 4.3   4.2   4.1


&&

LAT...LON 4070 11546 4079 11542 4088 11539 4097 11542
      4094 11545 4091 11543 4087 11542 4082 11543
      4077 11548 4075 11549 4073 11549 4072 11548
      4070 11548


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