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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Tuesday April 30th, 2024 :: 01:12 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 06:00AM Wednesday

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...elevated river levels are forecast.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:40 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 7.6 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 7.6 feet late this afternoon. It will then rise to 7.7 feet late Sunday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKO, NV

Instructions:

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 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:
Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
Flood Advisory

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