Flood Warning
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
332 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 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. In addition, occasional rain showers and accelerating
snow melt with rain on snow through Friday could contribute to
increased river volume.
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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NVC007-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.W.0005.000000T0000Z-240504T2315Z/
/OMCN2.1.SM.240416T1228Z.240426T1200Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
332 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL SATURDAY, MAY
04...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is observed.
* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.
* WHEN...Until Saturday, May 04.
* 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 3:10 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 8.2 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 3:10 AM PDT Thursday was 8.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is forecast to continue to gradually
rise in the coming days but remain within minor flood stage.
- Flood stage is 8.0 feet. Moderate flood stage is 9.0 feet.
- Flood History...No available flood history.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (5 am PDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Owyhee River
Mountain Cit 8.0 8.2 Thu 3 am PDT 8.7 8.6 8.4
&&
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
$$
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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1142 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...
Portneuf River at Topaz affecting Bannock County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.
&&
IDC005-252100-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOPI1.1.SM.240424T0603Z.240424T1630Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1142 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Portneuf River at Topaz.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Lowland and crop field flooding possible
from Pebble Creek to Inkom.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:15 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 4.1 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 11:15 AM MDT Wednesday was 4.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 4.2
feet Friday evening. It will then rise to 4.2 feet Friday,
May 03. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
4.0 feet on 02/11/2007.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Portneuf River
Topaz 4.0 4.1 Wed 11 am MD 4.1 4.2 4.2
&&
LAT...LON 4275 11232 4281 11223 4265 11206 4287 11202
4287 11185 4248 11203
$$
TW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1140 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 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.
&&
IDC005-252100-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIHI1.2.SM.240405T1000Z.240428T0600Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1140 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast by Thursday.
* WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Sections of Sacajawea Park will be under
water and the trail is usually closed at this level. Marsh Creek
near Inkom may also be over its banks.
At 9.2 feet, Flooding of low lying agricultural land and pasture
will occur in the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding is
likely along sections of the river between Portneuf Gap and the
Cheyenne Avenue Bridge in Pocatello.
At 9.4 feet, Water will encroach around sitting benches near the
river at the Pacific Recycling Trailhead.
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 10:45 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 9.9 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 10:45 AM MDT Wednesday was 9.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 10.5
feet by Sunday.
- Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
10.5 feet on 05/03/2006.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Thu Fri Sat
Portneuf River
Pocatello 8.5 9.9 Wed 10 am MD 10.0 10.4 10.5
&&
LAT...LON 4294 11262 4298 11250 4283 11236 4281 11223
4275 11232 4277 11241
$$
TW
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Boise ID
1123 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Oregon...
Owyhee River Below Owyhee Dam affecting Malheur County.
.High releases will continue from Owyhee Dam to make space in the
reservoir for additional mountain snow melt. Expect minor flooding
downstream from the dam.
For the Owyhee River...including Owyhee Dam, Owyhee Dam...Minor
flooding is forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Thursday afternoon at noon MDT
/1100 AM PDT/.
&&
ORC045-251800-
/O.CON.KBOI.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OWYO3.1.DR.240423T1520Z.240424T1600Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
1123 AM MDT Wed Apr 24 2024 /1023 AM PDT Wed Apr 24 2024/
...FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Owyhee River below Owyhee Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 3,000 cfs, Low lying roads, river access and
recreation sites adjacent to the river will flood. Farm equipment
near the river may need to be moved.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM MDT Wednesday /9:30 AM PDT Wednesday/ the flow
was 3,631 cfs.
- Bankfull stage is 1,000 cfs.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river flow in the 24 hours
ending at 10:30 AM MDT Wednesday /9:30 AM PDT Wednesday/ was
3,666 cfs.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain near 3,600 cfs
through Saturday, May 04.
- Flood flow is 3,000 cfs.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
3,560 cfs on 04/20/1999.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
LAT...LON 4367 11730 4381 11717 4385 11703 4377 11703
4364 11721
$$
JM
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
330 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 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 keep
river flow 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...
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 this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.
&&
NVC007-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OGCN2.N.DR.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
330 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 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 3:00 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 3.3 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 3.0 feet.
- Forecast...The river could rise above minor flood stage by
the weekend. Additional rises are possible thereafter.
- Action stage is 3.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 3.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (5 am PDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Owyhee River
Wildhorse 3.5 3.3 Thu 3 am PDT 3.4 3.5 3.5
&&
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
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
328 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain
City...elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.
&&
NVC007-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
328 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 6206.5 feet.
- N/A
- Forecast...The water level is expected to rise gradually
through the weekend but remain below minor flood stage.
- Action stage is 6205.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 6208.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (5 am PDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Wildhorse Reservoir
Wildhorse Dam 6208. 6206. Thu 2 am PDT 6206. 6206. 6206.
&&
LAT...LON 4170 11584 4169 11583 4168 11585 4169 11586
4170 11586
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
327 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 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...
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 this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.
&&
NVC013-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/CMSN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
327 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Very minor lowland flooding along the
reach. No flooding in Winnemucca.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 3:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 8.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood
stage at 8.7 feet.
- Action stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (3 am PDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Humboldt River
Comus 9.5 8.8 Thu 3 am PDT 8.6 8.6 8.6
&&
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
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
325 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County.
.Warm temperatures will melt snowpack and increase river flows.
For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain,
Comus...elevated river levels are forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.
&&
NVC015-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/HBMN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
325 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* WHERE...Humboldt River at Battle Mountain.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Localized minor lowland flooding along the
reach.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 2:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 8.9 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to remain steady below flood
stage at 8.8 feet.
- Action stage is 8.5 feet.
- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
&&
Fld Observed Forecasts (3 am PDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Fri Sat Sun
Humboldt River
Battle Mountai 9.5 8.9 Thu 2 am PDT 8.8 9.0 9.1
&&
LAT...LON 4077 11706 4062 11691 4065 11677 4068 11652
4062 11652 4057 11648 4061 11646 4071 11649
4075 11660 4073 11670 4070 11674 4068 11686
4085 11704
$$
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Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
324 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Bruneau River At Rowland affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will continue to melt high mountain snowpack and
increase river flows.
For the Bruneau River...including Rowland...elevated river levels
are observed.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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 this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.
&&
NVC007-260000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/BRON2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
324 AM PDT Thu Apr 25 2024
...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible.
* 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 3:10 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 6.8 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 6.0 feet.
- The river remains in action stage, but may rise to minor
flood stage in the coming days.
- 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 6.8 Thu 3 am PDT 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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