NWS Forecast Office Elko, NV

Posted here is the current flood advisory, along with an update to the river statements.

There is a flood advisory for the Bruneau River near Rowland until 10:45 AM PDT Wednesday. As of 9:15 AM Tuesday, stage was at 7.2 feet, surpassing the 7.0 foot flood stage threshold. The river is forecast to stay above flood stage. River statements have been issued and updated for the lower Humboldt at Battle Mountain, Salmon Falls Creek near Jackpot, and the Wild Horse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam. Lower Humboldt is expected to reach 9.4 feet by Friday morning, surpassing the 9.5 foot flood stage threshold. Salmon Falls is expected to maintain its 9.5 ft stage, with flood stage being at 10 ft. Wildhorse Reservoir is expected to maintain 6206 feet, which is just under its flood stage of 6208 feet.

Click on the following site for more information:

• River Gauge Status

For further updates visit our Facebook and Twitter pages, or listen to NOAA Weather Radio and continue to check this website: www.weather.gov/elko or go to weather.gov/ and click on the map for NWS forecasts and warnings anywhere in the nation.

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Debris flows, landslides, and mud flows are rivers of rock, earth, and other debris saturated with water. In areas burned by forest and brush fires, a lower threshold of precipitation may initiate them. Rainfall can run off almost instantly. Additionally, the soils in a burn scar are highly erodible so flood waters can contain significant amounts of mud, boulders, and vegetation.

Always check the weather and roads before you go! Remain alert & aware of your surroundings. Avoid low-lying areas during heavy rainfall. Listen for unusual sounds that might indicate moving debris. Do not camp or park near streams and washes, during threatening conditions. Be especially careful at night, when it is harder to recognize danger. Pictures from U.S.G.S. and NOAA

Click on the following sites for more information:

• Nevada DOT: Roads
• Landslides & Debris Flow: Ready.gov
• NOAA/USGS Flash-Flood & Debris-Flow Early Warning System

*At times the NWS provides links to partner sites because they may contain related information. However, the links do not constitute an endorsement by the NWS of any information, products or services.

Spring Gardening Plans? Based on the 30 year climate normals (1981-2010) for northern and central Nevada the dates of the average last hard freezes (28 degrees) and the average last freezes (32 degrees) in the following areas are respectively: Elko, May 18th and June 9th. Ely, June 3rd and June 18th. Winnemucca, May 20th and June 4th. Eureka, May 26th and June 10th, Tonopah, April 3rd and May 9th.

Click on the following sites for more information:

• NOAA State Climate Extremes
• Climate for Northern & Central Nevada
• Climate of Nevada: Western Regional Climate Center
• Climatological Data for Elko, Ely and Winnemucca

For further updates visit our Facebook and Twitter pages, or listen to NOAA Weather Radio and continue to check this website: www.weather.gov/elko or go to weather.gov/ and click on the map for NWS forecasts and warnings anywhere in the nation.

*At times the NWS provides links to partner sites because they may contain related information. However, the links do not constitute an endorsement by the NWS of any information, products or services.

National Weather Service of Elko, NV is offering a Skywarn Spotter Training in Eureka, NV. This course will be offered in coordination with Eureka County on May 3, 2019 at 12 pm at the Annex Meeting Room, 701 S. Main Street in Eureka. The course is expected to last until 3 pm and a Fire Briefing for the area will be included. The course cost is free to the public.

Please call us at (775) 778-6716 to pre-register for the course.