China Dam, NV Weather Warnings

Flood Advisory issued May 15 at 2:05PM PDT until May 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Elko NV ...The Flood Advisory 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...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:40 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 7.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near action stage through Friday and expected to fall below action stage this weekend. - Action stage is 7.0 feet. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.

National Weather Service