Winnemucca, NV Weather Warnings

Flood Advisory issued May 15 at 2:01PM PDT by NWS Elko NV ...The Flood Advisory is extended for the following rivers in Nevada... Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County. .The Humboldt River near Comus will continue to fall and may drop below action stage later this afternoon. For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain, Comus...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, Monitoring Stage. Some very minor flooding occurs at scattered locations along the reach. No flooding occurs in Winnemucca. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:15 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 8.5 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below action stage of 8.5 feet later this afternoon. - Action stage is 8.5 feet. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 215 AM PDT.

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