Owyhee

Flood Warning issued April 28 at 3:42AM PDT by NWS Elko NV ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. .Continued seasonal snow melt will keep river flows elevated for the next several days. For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Mountain City... Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 3:25 AM PDT Sunday the stage was 8.2 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 3:25 AM PDT Sunday was 8.7 feet. - Forecast...The river will oscillate above flood stage with a maximum value of 8.2 feet late this evening. It is forecast to fall below flood stage later this week. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. 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.