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Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Elko NV
249 AM PDT Sat Apr 12 2025

...WARMER TEMPERATURES INCREASING SNOWMELT...

Near record warmth is expected in portions of Northern and Central 
Nevada thru the end of the week. This will accelerate snowmelt and 
enhance runoff into area creeks and rivers.

Creeks and rivers that are susceptible to rapid water level rises 
will be most impacted. Waterways affected include, but are not 
limited to Martin Creek in Humboldt County, the Owyhee River in Elko 
County, the Bruneau River in Elko County, the Jarbidge River in Elko 
County, and Salmon Falls Creek in
Elko County.

The latest official forecast no longer indicates that Salmon Falls 
Creek will move into action stage before temperatures cool this 
weekend. However, while no official forecast exists for the Jarbidge 
River and the Bruneau River, flow trends from the last few days 
indicate that it is likely that the Jarbidge and Bruneau will reach 
action stage by this evening. Not anticipating either river to reach 
minor flood stage before this weekend. Action stage is the level 
which some type of mitigation is needed in preparation for possible 
minor flooding. Water may cause minor impacts and be a nuisance to 
persons near the creek.

Residents and outdoor enthusiasts are urged to exercise caution when 
walking near rapidly flowing, cold water. Hypothermia can occur 
quickly if someone were to fall into cold, swift water with risk of 
also being carried downstream.

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