Varningar, China Dam

Flood Warning issued April 29 at 3:11AM PDT until April 29 at 6:26PM PDT by NWS Elko NV ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada... Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County. .Ongoing snowmelt will promote elevated river flows and minor flooding. For the Owyhee River...including Mountain City...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City. * WHEN...Until this evening. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:55 AM PDT Monday the stage was 8.0 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 2:55 AM PDT Monday was 8.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage this morning and continue falling to 7.3 feet Wednesday, May 08. - Flood stage is 8.0 feet. - Flood History...No available flood history. - 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. Next issuance will be by this afternoon at 315 PM PDT.