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Shoshone Paiute Tribal Emergency Response Commission
Monday May 6th, 2024 :: 01:32 p.m. MDT

Advisory

Flood Advisory until 06:15AM Tuesday

...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 is possible.

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:10 PM PDT Monday the stage was 6.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a maximum value of 7.1 feet late Friday evening. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

* AFFECTED AREAS: ELKO, NV

Instructions:

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an alternative route. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. Next issuance will be by late tonight at 515 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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