Headline:
Flood Advisory issued May 29 at 10:59PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 29, 2025 - 10:59pm
Expires:
May 30, 2025 - 2:00pm
Description:
...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...
Lamoille Creek Above Lamoille affecting Elko County.
.Warm temperatures will melt high mountain snowpack and increase
river flows.
For the Lamoille Creek...including Lamoille, Test - Lamoille...
elevated river levels are forecast.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.
* WHERE...Lamoille Creek above Lamoille.
* WHEN...Until further notice.
* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Action stage. Visitors to Lamoille Canyon
and the Powerhouse Picnic Area need to use extreme caution around
Lamoille Creek and other creeks in the Ruby Mountains. Pets,
children, and even adults can be swept away in strong currents.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:40 PM PDT Thursday the stage was 4.4 feet.
- Bankfull stage is 0.0 feet.
- Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
- Action stage is 4.0 feet.
- Flood stage is 4.8 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
The next statement will be issued Friday afternoon at 200 PM PDT.
Area Description:
Elko, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV