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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Tuesday May 2nd, 2023 :: 01:39 p.m. MDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 02:45PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Humboldt River At Comus.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.5 feet, Moderate Flood Stage. Moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach, with some rural roads flooded. Minor flooding in the lower parts of Winnemucca with storm drain backups. Main area impacted is between the Union Pacific Railroad and Second street beneath Interstate 80. Property damage in Winnemucca is minimal.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:15 AM PDT Tuesday, May 02 the stage was 10.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:30 AM PDT Tuesday was 10.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady above flood stage at 10.3 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.4 feet on 04/03/1993. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKO, NV

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:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Warning

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