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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Tuesday May 23rd, 2023 :: 12:43 p.m. MDT

Community

Flood Watch until 01:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall and rapid snow melt is possible.

* WHERE...A portion of northeast Nevada, including the following areas, Northern Elko County, Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range, South Central Elko County and Southeastern Elko County.

* WHEN...Until midnight.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Debris flows are possible, especially in areas prone to loose rock and soil such as the Lamoille Canyon area.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - This will be a combination event of heavy to moderate rainfall alongside rapid snow melt. Mountainous areas are expected to be more susceptible to flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTHERN ELKO COUNTY ... SOUTHEASTERN ELKO COUNTY ... RUBY MOUNTAINS AND EAST HUMBOLDT RANGE ... SOUTH CENTRAL ELKO COUNTY

Instructions:

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

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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