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Flood Warning issued April 29 at 2:58AM PDT by NWS Elko NV...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada...Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County..Recent rainfall combined with ongoing high elevation snowmelt willkeep river flows elevated.For the Lower Humboldt...including Palisade, Battle Mountain,Comus...Minor flooding is forecast.* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring.* WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus.* WHEN...Until further notice.* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor to moderate lowland floodingthroughout the reach. Some rural roads near the river begin toflood. Very minor flooding begins in Winnemucca with storm drainbackups, and the lowest parts of town begin to flood.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- At 2:15 AM PDT Monday the stage was 9.4 feet.- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stageearly this morning and continue rising to 10.2 feet earlyThursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter.- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of10.2 feet on 06/21/1997.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodCaution 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 this afternoon at 500 PM PDT.

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