Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. .Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase river flows. In addition, occasional rain showers and accelerating snow melt with rain on snow through Friday could contribute to increased river volume. For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast.

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

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 04.

* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Moderate flooding occurs along the river channel. River embankment erosion occurs. Rodeo grounds are flooded. Low-lying hay fields and pasture flooding occurs. Businesses located along the river in Mountain City experience water seepage. Water has to be pumped from the Visitor Center. River level is nearing the level of the Boney Lane Bridge spanning the Owyhee River, and Nevada State Highway 225 between Mountain City and Owyhee. Access to Pleasant Valley is impacted.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:10 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:10 PM PDT Wednesday was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to gradually rise in the coming days but remain within minor flood stage. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. Moderate floos stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 800 AM PDT.