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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boise ID
525 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...

  Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

For the Owyhee River...including Owyhee Dam, Owyhee Dam...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 530 PM MDT /430
PM PDT/.

&&

ORC045-192330-
/O.CON.KBOI.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240420T2004Z/
/OWYO3.2.DR.240404T2258Z.240406T0130Z.240420T1404Z.UU/
525 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024 /425 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024/

...FLOOD WARNING FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL
EARLY SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.

* WHEN...Until early Saturday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:30 AM MDT Friday /3:30 AM PDT Friday/ the flow was
    4,418.0 cfs.
  - Bankfull is 1,000 cfs.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
    ending at 4:30 AM MDT Friday /3:30 AM PDT Friday/ was 4,418.0
    cfs.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
    tomorrow morning and continue falling to 1,100.0 cfs Sunday,
    April 28.
  - Flood flow is 3,000.0 cfs.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4367 11730 4381 11717 4385 11703 4377 11703
      4364 11721


$$

LC
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
144 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...The Flood Warning continues 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.

For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain
City...Minor flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

NVC007-200000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OMCN2.1.SM.240416T1228Z.240427T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
144 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* 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 1:25 AM PDT Friday the stage was 7.9 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will rise to flood stage early this
    morning. It will then fall to 7.9 feet late this morning. It
    will rise above flood stage again late this afternoon to 8.2
    feet early Monday morning. It will then fall Tuesday
    afternoon. It will rise to 8.7 feet Friday, April 26. It will
    then fall again but remain above flood stage.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - Flood History...No available flood history.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (11 pm PDT)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Owyhee River
Mountain Cit 8.0   7.9   Fri 1 am PDT 8.0   8.2   8.2


&&

LAT...LON 4175 11594 4177 11592 4186 11597 4187 11601
      4200 11613 4200 11622 4193 11615 4192 11613
      4189 11610 4187 11606 4182 11601 4179 11596


$$

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Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
431 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Owyhee River Below Wildhorse affecting Elko County.

.High mountain snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause
the river flows to become high. Minor flooding downstream from the
dam is possible in the coming days.

For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain
City...elevated river levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 515 PM PDT.

&&

NVC007-200015-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OGCN2.N.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
431 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR A DAM FLOODGATE RELEASE REMAINS IN EFFECT
UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Elevated river flows caused by snow melt and upstream dam
  releases are expected.

* WHERE...Owyhee River below Wildhorse.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 3.5 feet, Flood stage; minor flooding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 4:00 AM PDT Friday the stage was 3.4 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 3.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage
    late Thursday evening and continue rising to 3.5 feet Friday,
    April 26. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Action stage is 3.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 3.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

LAT...LON 4174 11593 4173 11592 4173 11591 4172 11590
      4171 11589 4169 11587 4169 11585 4168 11584
      4170 11584 4170 11586 4172 11587 4173 11589
      4174 11591 4174 11592 4176 11592 4177 11592
      4175 11594


$$

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
137 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County.

.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.

For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain
City...elevated river levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

&&

NVC007-200000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
137 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 6206.5 feet.
  - N/A
  - Forecast...The water level is expected to rise very slowly
    through next week, but remain below minor flood stage.
  - Action stage is 6205.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 6208.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (11 pm PDT)
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Wildhorse Reservoir
Wildhorse Dam      6208. 6206. Fri 1 am PDT 6206. 6206. 6206.


&&

LAT...LON 4170 11584 4169 11583 4168 11585 4169 11586
      4170 11586


$$

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
133 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County.

.Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows.

For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain,
Comus...elevated river levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

&&

NVC013-200000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMSN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
133 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland flooding
  throughout the reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 8.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to 9.3 feet late
    Monday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
  - Action stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 am PDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Sat   Sun   Mon

Humboldt River
Comus         9.5   8.2   Fri 1 am PDT 8.6   8.9   9.2


&&

LAT...LON 4093 11775 4100 11765 4093 11749 4095 11739
      4093 11728 4084 11719 4074 11704 4085 11703
      4100 11722 4103 11734 4098 11744 4105 11762
      4104 11770 4098 11776 4091 11800 4086 11800


$$

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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
128 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County.

.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.

For the Bruneau River...including Rowland...elevated river levels
are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

&&

NVC007-200000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRON2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
128 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Bruneau River at Rowland.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 7.0 feet, Minor flooding of Forest Service roads.
  Recreational use becomes limited.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 12:55 AM PDT Friday the stage was 6.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
  - The river remains in action stage, but may rise to minor
    flood stage in the coming days as warmer temperatures help
    melt some of the remaining nearby snowpack.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Action stage is 6.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 7.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (unknown time)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     d1    d2    d3

Bruneau River
Rowland      7.0   6.2   Fri 12 am PD MSG   MSG   MSG


&&

LAT...LON 4200 11566 4197 11568 4196 11568 4195 11568
      4194 11569 4193 11568 4193 11570 4192 11570
      4191 11568 4190 11568 4190 11566 4191 11566
      4192 11568 4193 11567 4195 11567 4197 11566
      4200 11565


$$

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