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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Monday April 29th, 2024 :: 04:05 p.m. MDT

Alert

Flood Warning until 07:38AM Thursday

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until Thursday, May 09.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:55 PM PDT Monday the stage was 7.9 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will fall to 7.3 feet Monday, May 06. It will then rise to 7.4 feet Tuesday, May 07. It will fall to 7.2 feet Wednesday, May 08. It will then rise above flood stage late this afternoon to 8.1 feet Wednesday, May 08. It will fall below flood stage late this evening. - Flood stage is 8.0 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. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 445 AM PDT.

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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