Reno, NV Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Flood Warning issued April 27 at 9:59AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The National Weather Service in Elko NV has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County. For the Lower Humboldt...including Comus...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus. * WHEN...From this morning until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor to moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach. Some rural roads near the river begin to flood. Very minor flooding begins in Winnemucca with storm drain backups, and the lowest parts of town begin to flood. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 9.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 9:15 AM PDT Saturday was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 10.2 feet late Wednesday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 06/21/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 4:04AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. .Recent rainfall combined with ongoing snow melt will keep river flows elevated through the weekend. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse, Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is observed. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * 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 3:40 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:40 AM PDT Saturday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Friday. - 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 Warning issued April 27 at 4:02AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River Below Wildhorse affecting Elko County. .Recent rainfall combined with ongoing snow melt will slowly increase river flows through the weekend. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse, Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Owyhee River below Wildhorse. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Flood stage; minor flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:30 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 3.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.5 feet. - Recent rainfall and snowmelt have promoted continued rises in the Owyhee River. The river currently resides in minor flood stage. - Forecast...The river is expected to crest at 3.6 feet Monday. It is then forecast to fall below flood stage Friday. - Flood stage is 3.5 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 3:52AM 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 3:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 6206.6 feet. - N/A - Forecast...The water level is expected to rise gradually through early next week 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 27 at 3:50AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Marys River Near Deeth affecting Elko County. .Recent rainfall combined with ongoing snow melt will increase river flows through the weekend. For the Marys River...including Test - Charleston, Charleston, Deeth...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Marys River near Deeth. * WHEN...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 3:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 5.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - The river is expected to continue to rise and is forecast to reach minor flood stage early next week. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above minor flood stage early next week. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 27 at 3:48AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County. .Recent rainfall combined with ongoing snow melt will keep river flows elevated through the weekend. The Humboldt River at Battle Mountain is forecast to rise into minor flood stage next week. For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain, Comus...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and 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 3:15 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to slowly rise in the coming days and is forecast to reach minor flood stage of 9.5 feet next week. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 27 at 3:41AM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County. .The Bruneau River continues with elevated flows and currently is in minor flood stage. * WHAT...Minor flood stage is observed. * 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 3:25 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 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