Virginia City, NV Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 25 at 1:54PM 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 morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulation will be highly elevation dependent with considerably higher amounts above 8000 feet.

Winter Weather Advisory issued April 25 at 1:54PM 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 morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accumulation will be highly elevation dependent with considerably higher amounts above 8000 feet.

Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 1:45PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Flood Advisory for the following rivers in Nevada... Marys River Near Deeth affecting Elko County. .Snow melt with recent warm temperatures and expected rainfall 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 rain and snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Marys River near Deeth. * WHEN...From Friday 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 1:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 5.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 5.5 feet. - The river is expected to continue to rise through the next several days, reaching action stage Friday morning. The river could reach minor flood stage by Saturday evening. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above action state this evening then reaching flood stage Saturday evening and continue rising to a crest of 6.1 feet Sunday morning. - Action stage is 5.5 feet. - Flood stage is 6.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Warning issued April 25 at 1:38PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. .Snow melt with recent warm temperatures and expected rainfall will increase river flows. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and 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 1:25 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:25 PM PDT Thursday was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river level is forecast to fluctuate in the coming days but remain within minor flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 1:34PM 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 1:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 3.3 feet. - Bankfull stage is 3.0 feet. - Forecast...The river could rise above minor flood stage by the 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 Advisory issued April 25 at 1:33PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County. .Snow melt with recent warm temperatures and expected rainfall will increase river flows. 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 1:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 6206.5 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 25 at 1:31PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County. .Snow melt with recent warm temperatures and expected rainfall will increase river flows. 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 12:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood stage at 8.8 feet. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 1:29PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County. .Snow melt with recent warm temperatures and expected rainfall will increase river flows. For the Bruneau River...including Rowland...elevated river levels are observed. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and expected rainfall 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 1:10 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 6.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet. - The river remains in action stage, but may rise to minor flood stage in the coming days. - 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

Flood Advisory issued April 25 at 1:27PM PDT by NWS Elko NV

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County. .Snow melt with recent warm temperatures and expected rainfall will increase river flows. 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 12:15 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 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