Flood Warning
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.
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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
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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
$$
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1235 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.
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IDC005-192100-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIHI1.2.SM.240405T1000Z.240428T1200Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1235 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Significant flooding of agricultural land
will occur from the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding
will occur along sections of the river in Pocatello from Portneuf
Gap to the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge and downstream of the concrete
channel beginning at Sacajawea Park.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:00 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 12:00 PM MDT Thursday was 10.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river levels are expected to drop slightly
over the days ahead but the river will remain above minor
flood stage throughout the week.
- Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.5 feet on 01/11/1982.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Portneuf River
Pocatello 8.5 9.9 Thu 12 pm MD 9.5 9.3 9.3
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LAT...LON 4294 11262 4298 11250 4283 11236 4281 11223
4275 11232 4277 11241
$$
McKaughan
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.
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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
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
137 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain
City...elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.
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NVC007-200000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
137 AM PDT Fri Apr 19 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1:15 AM PDT Friday the stage was 6206.5 feet.
- N/A
- Forecast...The water level is expected to rise very slowly
through next week, but remain below minor flood stage.
- Action stage is 6205.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 6208.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (11 pm PDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Wildhorse Reservoir
Wildhorse Dam 6208. 6206. Fri 1 am PDT 6206. 6206. 6206.
&&
LAT...LON 4170 11584 4169 11583 4168 11585 4169 11586
4170 11586
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
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.
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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
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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
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1237 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Portneuf River at Topaz affecting Bannock County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.
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IDC005-192245-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOPI1.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1237 PM MDT Thu Apr 18 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Portneuf River at Topaz.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Lowland and crop field flooding possible
from Pebble Creek to Inkom.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 12:15 PM MDT Thursday the stage was 3.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near its current
level for much of the upcoming week with only minor
fluctuations expected.
- Action stage is 3.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Portneuf River
Topaz 4.0 3.9 Thu 12 pm MD 3.8 3.8 3.8
&&
LAT...LON 4275 11232 4281 11223 4265 11206 4287 11202
4287 11185 4248 11203
$$
McKaughan
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Grand Junction CO
313 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
COZ001>014-017>023-UTZ022>025-027>029-200915-
Lower Yampa River Basin-Central Yampa River Basin-
Roan and Tavaputs Plateaus-Elkhead and Park Mountains-
Upper Yampa River Basin-Grand Valley-Debeque to Silt Corridor-
Central Colorado River Basin-Grand and Battlement Mesas-
Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys-
Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin-
West Elk and Sawatch Mountains-Flat Tops-Upper Gunnison River Valley-
Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide-Northwest San Juan Mountains-
Southwest San Juan Mountains-Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River-
Four Corners/Upper Dolores River-Animas River Basin-
San Juan River Basin-Southeast Utah-Eastern Uinta Mountains-
Eastern Uinta Basin-Tavaputs Plateau-Arches/Grand Flat-
La Sal and Abajo Mountains-Canyonlands/Natural Bridges-
313 AM MDT Fri Apr 19 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Colorado, southwest
Colorado, west central Colorado, east central Utah, northeast Utah
and southeast Utah.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Light rain showers will continue across the higher terrain, with
light snow possible at elevations above 10000 feet. Lower elevations
will see warm, dry, and breezy conditions once again.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Light mountain showers with a few rumbles of thunder will be possible
each afternoon through the middle of next week. Otherwise, a warming
trend will kick in, with highs by early next week running around 15
degrees above normal. Dry and breezy conditions persist.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
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