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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
216 PM PDT Wed May 1 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County.

.Recent rainfall combined with ongoing high elevation snowmelt will
keep river flows elevated.

For the Lower Humboldt...including Battle Mountain, Comus...Minor
flooding is forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 late tonight at 515 AM PDT.

&&

NVC015-021215-
/O.EXT.KLKN.FL.W.0009.000000T0000Z-240503T0700Z/
/HBMN2.1.SM.240427T1900Z.240430T1530Z.240503T1200Z.NO/
216 PM PDT Wed May 1 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.

* WHERE...Humboldt River at Battle Mountain.

* WHEN...Until early Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland flooding
  throughout the reach. A few rural roads begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1:15 PM PDT Wednesday the stage was 9.6 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 1:15 PM PDT Wednesday was 9.7 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6
    feet late this afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage
    early Friday morning.
  - Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    9.7 feet on 05/28/2011.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (2 pm PDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Humboldt River
Battle Mountai 9.5   9.6   Wed 1 pm PDT 9.5   9.4   9.3


&&

LAT...LON 4077 11706 4062 11691 4065 11677 4068 11652
      4062 11652 4057 11648 4061 11646 4071 11649
      4075 11660 4073 11670 4070 11674 4068 11686
      4085 11704


$$

96

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1147 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...The National Weather Service in Pocatello ID has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Idaho...

  Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Rd-Ft Hall) affecting
  Bingham County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.

&&

IDC011-022000-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FL.W.0004.240501T1747Z-000000T0000Z/
/BLFI1.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
1147 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding is expected to occur.

* WHERE...Blackfoot River near Blackfoot (Butte Rd-Ft Hall).

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 5.5 feet, Nearing bankfull from near Blackfoot
  downstream to the confluence with the Snake River.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 5.6 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 5.8 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    5.5 feet on 06/12/1984.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (unknown time)
Location                    Stg   Stg   Day/Time     d1    d2    d3

Blackfoot River
Blackfoot (Butte Rd-Ft Hall 5.8   5.6   Wed 10 am MD MSG   MSG   MSG


&&

LAT...LON 4312 11252 4315 11249 4317 11234 4332 11204
      4322 11215 4313 11232


$$

GK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1141 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...

  Portneuf River at Topaz affecting Bannock County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.

&&

IDC005-022000-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/TOPI1.1.SM.240424T0603Z.240507T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1141 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
  This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Portneuf River at Topaz.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 4.0 feet, Lowland and crop field flooding possible
  from Pebble Creek to Inkom.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 11:15 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 4.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 11:15 AM MDT Wednesday was 4.4 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will fall to 4.1 feet early Sunday
    morning. It will then rise to 4.5 feet Wednesday, May 08. It
    will fall to 4.3 feet Saturday, May 11 then rise again.
  - Flood stage is 4.0 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    4.5 feet on 02/22/2017.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Portneuf River
Topaz         4.0   4.3   Wed 11 am MD 4.2   4.2   4.1


&&

LAT...LON 4275 11232 4281 11223 4265 11206 4287 11202
      4287 11185 4248 11203


$$

GK

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1139 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Idaho...

  Portneuf River at Pocatello affecting Bannock County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.

&&

IDC005-022000-
/O.CON.KPIH.FL.W.0001.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/PIHI1.2.SM.240405T1000Z.240501T0630Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
1139 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
  forecast.

* WHERE...Portneuf River at Pocatello.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Significant flooding of agricultural land
  will occur from the Inkom and Blackrock area. Lowland flooding
  will occur along sections of the river in Pocatello from Portneuf
  Gap to the Cheyenne Avenue Bridge and downstream of the concrete
  channel beginning at Sacajawea Park.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:45 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 10.3 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:45 AM MDT Wednesday was 10.3 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to fall to 9.7 feet
    Saturday, May 11.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    10.1 feet on 02/02/1963.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

              Fld   Observed           Forecasts (12 pm MDT)
Location      Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Thu   Fri   Sat

Portneuf River
Pocatello     8.5   10.3  Wed 10 am MD 10.0  9.7   9.4


&&

LAT...LON 4294 11262 4298 11250 4283 11236 4281 11223
      4275 11232 4277 11241


$$

GK

Flood Warning
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1137 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...The National Weather Service in Pocatello ID has issued a Flood
Warning for the following rivers in Idaho...

  Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon) affecting Bingham
  County.

.Snow melt and increased reservoir releases will cause the river
flows to become high. Expect minor flooding downstream from the dam.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/pocatello.

&&

IDC011-022000-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FL.W.0003.240501T1737Z-000000T0000Z/
/SHLI1.1.SM.240501T0307Z.240501T1100Z.000000T0000Z.NR/
1137 AM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...FLOOD WARNING FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING UNTIL
FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. This approaches the flood of
  record.

* WHERE...Blackfoot River near Shelley (Wolverine Canyon).

* WHEN...From this morning until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.5 feet, From the mouth of Wolverine Canyon upstream
  to the Blackfoot Dam, water flooding may be possible. Unimproved
  campgrounds may have water seeping or ponding in them along with
  strong flows at river`s edge. Flat areas along the river and
  croplands may have water ponding.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 10:30 AM MDT Wednesday the stage was 8.8 feet.
  - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
    ending at 10:30 AM MDT Wednesday was 8.9 feet.
  - Forecast...No forecast is available for this location.
  - Flood stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
    8.6 feet on 05/15/1984.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

  Fld   Observed           Forecasts (unknown time)
Location                  Stg   Stg   Day/Time     d1    d2    d3

Blackfoot River
Shelley (Wolverine Canyon 8.5   8.8   Wed 10 am MD MSG   MSG   MSG


&&

LAT...LON 4292 11185 4322 11215 4332 11204 4302 11164


$$

GK


Freeze Warning


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Salt Lake City UT
118 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

UTZ103-106-021500-
/O.CON.KSLC.FZ.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240502T1500Z/
Eastern Box Elder County-Utah Valley-
Including the cities of Lehi, Snowville, Provo, Brigham City, and
Payson
118 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MDT THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29.

* WHERE...Eastern Box Elder County and particularly outlying areas
  of Utah County.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM MDT this morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

AD

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pocatello ID
1242 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

IDZ051>055-021500-
/O.NEW.KPIH.FZ.W.0003.240502T0800Z-240502T1500Z/
Shoshone/Lava Beds-Arco/Mud Lake Desert-Upper Snake River Plain-
Lower Snake River Plain-Eastern Magic Valley-
Including the cities of Idaho Falls, Shelley, American Falls,
INL, Carey, Shoshone, Mud Lake, Craters of the Moon NM, Burley,
Pocatello, Heyburn, St. Anthony, Rexburg, Rupert, Richfield,
Blackfoot, Fort Hall, and Oakley
1242 PM MDT Wed May 1 2024

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM MDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24 expected.

* WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake
  Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...From 2 AM to 9 AM MDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
  sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
  plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

Visit weather.gov/pocatello for more information.

GK


Winter Weather Advisory


URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Great Falls MT
233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

MTZ318-320-022300-
/O.CON.KTFX.WW.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240503T0000Z/
Snowy and Judith Mountains-Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains-
Including the following locations: Bozeman Pass, Deep Creek Pass,
Trident, Maudlow, and Battle Ridge Pass
233 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM MDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches.
  Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Big Belt, Bridger and Castle Mountains and Snowy and
  Judith Mountains.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM MDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing and drifting
  snow could reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts over Bozeman Pass look to be
  around one inch with one to three inches over Deep Creek Pass. The
  worst roadway impacts further north will occur during the
  overnight and morning hours.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road
conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1 or visiting the MDT Road
Report website.

To see a graphical representation of the degree of stress on young
livestock please visit our webpage and select Local Programs then
Cold Air Advisory for Newborn Livestock.

&&

$$

Hoenisch


Flood Advisory


Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
312 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a Flood Advisory
for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Humboldt River At Battle Mountain affecting Lander County.

For the Lower Humboldt...including Battle Mountain...elevated river
levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you encounter a flooded roadway, turn around and find an
alternative route.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 315 PM PDT.

&&

NVC015-022215-
/O.NEW.KLKN.FL.Y.0019.240502T1012Z-240504T0000Z/
/HBMN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
312 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT FROM EARLY THIS MORNING TO
TOMORROW AFTERNOON...
...REPLACES RIVER FLOOD WARNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...Humboldt River at Battle Mountain.

* WHEN...From early this morning to tomorrow afternoon.

* IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Minor Flood Stage. Minor lowland flooding
  throughout the reach. A few rural roads begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 9.5 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 9.6
    feet early this morning. It will then fall below flood stage
    late tonight.
  - Action stage is 8.5 feet.
  - Flood stage is 9.5 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

               Fld   Observed           Forecasts (3 am PDT)
Location       Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Humboldt River
Battle Mountai 9.5   9.5   Thu 2 am PDT 9.5   9.4   9.3


&&

LAT...LON 4077 11706 4062 11691 4065 11677 4068 11652
      4062 11652 4057 11648 4061 11646 4071 11649
      4075 11660 4073 11670 4070 11674 4068 11686
      4085 11704


$$

93

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
306 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Owyhee River near Mountain City affecting Elko County.

For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain
City...elevated river levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

&&

NVC007-030000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0018.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/OMCN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
306 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues.

* WHERE...Owyhee River near Mountain City.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Minor flooding along the river channel.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:40 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 7.2 feet.
  - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Forecast...The river will oscillate below flood stage with a
    maximum value of 7.8 feet early Sunday morning.
  - Action stage is 7.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 8.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

             Fld   Observed           Forecasts (5 am PDT)
Location     Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Owyhee River
Mountain Cit 8.0   7.2   Thu 2 am PDT 7.3   7.2   7.8


&&

LAT...LON 4175 11594 4177 11592 4186 11597 4187 11601
      4200 11613 4200 11622 4193 11615 4192 11613
      4189 11610 4187 11606 4182 11601 4179 11596


$$

93

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Elko NV
304 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Nevada...

  Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam affecting Elko County.

For the Owyhee River...including Wildhorse Dam, Wildhorse, Mountain
City...elevated river levels are forecast.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Caution is urged when walking near banks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

The next statement will be issued this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

&&

NVC007-030000-
/O.CON.KLKN.FL.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/WDHN2.N.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.UU/
304 AM PDT Thu May 2 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER
NOTICE...

* WHAT...An elevated reservoir level caused by seasonal snowmelt
  continues.

* WHERE...Wildhorse Reservoir at Wildhorse Dam.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 2:15 AM PDT Thursday the stage was 6206.2 feet.
  - N/A
  - Forecast...The water level is expected to gradually decline
    through the week and remain below minor flood stage.
  - Action stage is 6205.0 feet.
  - Flood stage is 6208.0 feet.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

                   Fld   Observed           Forecasts (5 am PDT)
Location           Stg   Stg   Day/Time     Fri   Sat   Sun

Wildhorse Reservoir
Wildhorse Dam      6208. 6206. Thu 2 am PDT 6206. 6206. 6206.


&&

LAT...LON 4170 11584 4169 11583 4168 11585 4169 11586
      4170 11586


$$

93


Hazardous Weather Outlook


Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Riverton WY
347 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

WYZ001>020-022>030-031300-
Yellowstone National Park-Absaroka Mountains-Cody Foothills-
North Bighorn Basin-Southwest Bighorn Basin-Southeast Bighorn Basin-
Owl Creek and Bridger Mountains-Bighorn Mountains West-
Bighorn Mountains Southeast-Northeast Johnson County-
Southeast Johnson County-Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains-
Jackson Hole-Wind River Mountains West-Wind River Mountains East-
Upper Wind River Basin-Wind River Basin-Lander Foothills-
Green Mountains and Rattlesnake Range-
Natrona County Lower Elevations-Casper Mountain-Star Valley-
Salt River and Wyoming Ranges-Upper Green River Basin Foothills-
Upper Green River Basin-South Lincoln County-
Rock Springs and Green River-Flaming Gorge-East Sweetwater County-
347 AM MDT Thu May 2 2024

...Red Flag Warning for Natrona County this afternoon...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Western and Central Wyoming.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Critical fire weather for Natrona County this afternoon. Other
locations East of the Divide will see local elevated fire weather.

Rain and snow showers will spread across the area tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday...Rain and snow showers across much of the area.

Sunday...Strong to high wind likely for many areas East of the
Divide.

Monday through Wednesday...Cool and unsettled with rain and snow
showers along with strong wind. Confidence in placement of the
heaviest rain and snow remains highly uncertain.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

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