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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Thursday April 6th, 2023 :: 02:33 a.m. MDT

Community

Flood Watch until 09:00PM Tuesday

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

* WHERE...Portions of eastern Nevada, north central Nevada, northeast Nevada and south central Nevada, including the following areas, in eastern Nevada, White Pine County. In north central Nevada, Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County and Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County. In northeast Nevada, South Central Elko County and Southwest Elko County. In south central Nevada, Northeastern Nye County and Northwestern Nye County.

* WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through Tuesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A significant warming trend will begin this Saturday. Afternoon highs will rise into the 50s and 60s, while overnight lows will dip into the upper 20s to middle 30s. Well above normal to record snowpack is available, especially at 7500 feet and below, for melting. Many locations that have seen flooding and runoff last month could see another round of increased runoff and possible flooding during this timeframe. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: WHITE PINE COUNTY ... NORTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND NORTHERN EUREKA COUNTY ... SOUTHERN LANDER COUNTY AND SOUTHERN EUREKA COUNTY ... SOUTHWEST ELKO COUNTY ... SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY ... NORTHWESTERN NYE COUNTY ... NORTHEASTERN NYE COUNTY

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Avoid normally dry basins as they could become filled with water and/or mud, causing vehicles to become stuck.

Address/Location
Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
1935 Fire Lane
Owyhee, NV 89832

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 775-757-2473

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Alert Details

Severity:
Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Watch

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