Full Notification

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. .Recent rainfall combined with ongoing snow melt will keep river flows elevated through the weekend. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse, Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is observed.

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* 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 3:40 AM PDT Saturday the stage was 8.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:40 AM PDT Saturday was 8.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is forecast to fall below flood stage Friday. - Minor flood stage is 8.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 9.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKO, NV

Instructions:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.