Winnemucca, NV Weather Warnings

Flood Warning issued May 8 at 1:41AM PDT by NWS Elko NV ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County. For the Lower Humboldt...including Battle Mountain, Comus...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland flooding throughout the reach. No flooding in Winnemucca. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 AM PDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:15 AM PDT Wednesday was 10.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage late this afternoon and continue falling to 8.4 feet early Sunday morning. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 9.5 feet on 06/13/1999. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

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