Elko, NV Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:29AM PDT until April 30 at 9:08PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is observed. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until late Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs along the river channel. River embankment erosion occurs. Rodeo grounds are flooded. Low-lying hay fields and pasture flooding occurs. Businesses located along the river in Mountain City experience water seepage. Water has to be pumped from the Visitor Center. River level is nearing the level of the Boney Lane Bridge spanning the Owyhee River, and Nevada State Highway 225 between Mountain City and Owyhee. Access to Pleasant Valley is impacted. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:10 AM PDT Friday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:10 AM PDT Friday was 8.6 feet. - Forecast...The river level is forecast to fluctuate in the coming days but remain within minor flood stage. - Minor flood stage is 8.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 3:27AM 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. Expect elevated river flows downstream from the dam. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain City...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 3:00 AM PDT Friday the stage was 3.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river could rise above minor flood stage this weekend. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 3.0 feet. - Flood stage is 3.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 26 at 3:25AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * 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 Friday the stage was 7.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:10 AM PDT Friday was 7.1 feet. - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 3:23AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain City...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by snowmelt and recent rainfall continues. * WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam. * WHEN...Until further notice. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 6206.6 feet. - N/A - Forecast...The water level is expected to rise gradually through the weekend but remain below minor flood stage. - Action stage is 6205.0 feet. - Flood stage is 6208.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 3:22AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Marys River Near Deeth affecting Elko County. For the Marys River...including Test - Charleston, Charleston, Deeth...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Marys River near Deeth. * WHEN...From early this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 6.0 feet, Flood stage, about 580 cfs. Minor lowland flooding on lower mary's river, with minor flooding of rural roads throughout area. Some minor flooding of streets in deeth. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 5.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - The river is expected to continue to rise and is forecast to reach minor flood stage Sunday. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above minor flood stage Sunday. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 3:16AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County. For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain, Comus...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and expected rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Very minor lowland flooding along the reach. No flooding in Winnemucca. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.1 feet Tuesday. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 26 at 3:15AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues 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. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and expected rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Humboldt River at Battle Mountain. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland flooding throughout the reach. A few rural roads begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 9.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly rise through the weekend but remain below minor flood stage of 9.5 feet. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 3:11AM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 18 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 26 at 3:11AM PDT until April 27 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

* WHAT...Snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of up to 11 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...White Pine County. * WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 5 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.