Reno, NV 89503 Weather Alerts

Washoe County5:37 PM PDT39.54°N, 119.84°W

Flood Advisory

Minor · Expected

Until 6:15 PM Wed·Issued 4:52 PM Wed Oct 21·NWS Reno NV

Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 4:52PM PDT until October 21 at 6:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

Where: Southern Washoe County in western Nevada... The Central Carson City in western Nevada...

When: Until 615 PM PDT.

Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Additional details: - At 450 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Up to 0.6 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Carson City, New Washoe City, Carson City Airport, Washoe City, Incline Village-Crystal Bay, Lakeview, Washoe Lake Campground and Davis Creek Campground. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Areas: Washoe, NV; Carson City, NV

From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.

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