Expires:No;;470505 WGUS85 KLKN 091446 FLSLKN FLOOD STATEMENT NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ELKO NV 646 AM PST THU FEB 9 2017 For the Upper Humboldt, including Elko, Minor flooding is forecasted with a slight chance of moderate flooding. Continued runoff from local areas into the Humboldt River upstream from Elko and in the area around town caused the river to crest at around 8.7 feet overnight. The river is lowering this morning, but will rise again with the warmth of the day. It could reach close to 9 foot stage later Thursday. At this level, there is more widespread flooding in the areas near the river and in parts of the downtown section closer to the river. In addition, areas closer to Carlin could get the flood wave today and tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Most people who die in floods, die in their cars because they drove right into the flooded road. Don't do this. Don't get on the news this way. Turn around. Don't drown. && LAT...LON 4112 11536 4103 11521 4084 11559 4072 11591 4078 11593 $$ BB