Flood Statement
Issued by NWS Elko, NV

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
320 AM PDT Wed Apr 24 2024

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

  Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County.

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

For the Bruneau River...including Rowland...elevated river levels
are observed.

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 this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

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320 AM PDT Wed Apr 24 2024

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

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

* 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 3:10 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 6.8 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
  - The river remains in action stage, but may rise to minor
    flood stage in the coming days as warmer temperatures and
    expected rainfall promote snow melt.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Action stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (unknown time)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     d1    d2    d3

Bruneau River
Rowland      7.0   6.8   Wed 3 am PDT MSG   MSG   MSG


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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


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