Virginia City, NV Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers 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...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 6206.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 0.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 6206.9 feet late Tuesday evening. - Action stage is 6205.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6208.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 18 at 4:58AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning continues 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. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:40 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate around flood stage for the next several days. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 4:47AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River Below Wildhorse affecting Elko County. .High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river flows to become high. Minor flooding downstream from the dam is possible in the coming days. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Elevated river flows caused by snow melt and upstream dam releases are expected. * WHERE...Owyhee River below Wildhorse. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Flood stage; minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue to rise, and may reach minor flood stage Saturday afternoon or evening. - Action stage is 3.0 feet. - Flood stage is 3.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 4:39AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County. .Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows. For the Lower Humboldt...including Battle Mountain...elevated river levels are forecast. * 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 4:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet late this afternoon. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 18 at 4:37AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory 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. For the Bruneau River...including Rowland...elevated river levels are forecast. * 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 4:25 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 6.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - The river remains in action stage, but may rise closer to minor flood stage in the coming days as warmer temperatures help melt some of the remaining nearby snowpack. - 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