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

Humboldt River At Comus affecting Humboldt County.

.Recent rainfall combined with ongoing snow melt will keep river flows elevated.

For the Lower Humboldt...including Comus...Minor flooding is forecast.

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 500 AM PDT.

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

* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.

* WHERE...Humboldt River at Comus.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 10.0 feet, Minor to moderate lowland flooding throughout the reach. Some rural roads near the river begin to flood. Very minor flooding begins in Winnemucca with storm drain backups, and the lowest parts of town begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 12:15 PM PDT Sunday the stage was 9.4 feet. - Bankfull stage is 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage late this evening and continue rising to 10.2 feet early Thursday morning. Additional rises are possible thereafter. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 10.2 feet on 06/21/1997. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Fld, Observed, Forecasts (1 pm PDT), Location, Stg, Stg, Day/Time, Mon, Tue, Wed,

Humboldt River Comus, 9.5, 9.4, Sun 12 pm PD 9.5, 9.8, 10.1