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Flood Warning issued May 7 at 11:45AM PDT by NWS Elko NV...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Nevada...Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt 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 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 11:15 AM PDT Tuesday the stage was 9.9 feet.- Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet.- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hoursending at 11:15 AM PDT Tuesday was 10.1 feet.- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stagetomorrow afternoon and continue falling to 8.4 feet earlySunday morning.- Flood stage is 9.5 feet.- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of9.9 feet on 02/21/1962.- http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodTurn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flooddeaths occur in vehicles.Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.The next statement will be issued late tonight at 500 AM PDT.

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