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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Thursday April 27th, 2023 :: 05:44 a.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 05:30PM Saturday

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

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Nevada, including the following county, Elko.

* WHEN...Until 430 PM PDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Dangerous flows over low-water crossings. Water over roadways. River or stream flows are elevated.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 437 AM PDT, Nevada Department of Transportation reported flooding in SR-226 near MM 15. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in SR-226 near MM 15. - SR-226 near MM 15 is the most likely place to experience minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... mainly rural areas of Western Elko County - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKO, NV

Instructions:

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

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:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Likely (p > ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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