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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Thursday May 4th, 2023 :: 02:28 p.m. MDT

Community

Flood Watch until 02:00AM Friday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of northeast Nevada and northwest Nevada, including the following areas, in northeast Nevada, Northern Elko County. In northwest Nevada, Humboldt County.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM PDT Friday.

* 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. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Widespread showers are moving through Humboldt and North Elko County, and will continue into the overnight hours tonight. Rivers and creeks in these locations already have high levels and flows, and pockets of heavy rainfall could add to what is already there. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: HUMBOLDT COUNTY ... NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. If encountering flooded roads, do not try driving through it. TUrn around, don't drown!

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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