Active AlertsBattle Mountain, NV

Flood Warning
Issued at Mon 3:03 PM Apr. 29
Issued by: National Weather Service
Recommended Action

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.

Description

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada...Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County.For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain,Comus...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.* WHERE...Humboldt River at Battle Mountain.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland floodingthroughout the reach. A few rural roads begin to flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 2:15 PM PDT Monday the stage was 9.7 feet.- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 2:15 PM PDT Monday was 9.7 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.7feet late this afternoon.- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of9.7 feet on 03/30/1993.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood