Silver Springs, NV 89429 Weather Alerts

Lyon County1:18 PM PDT39.38°N, 119.27°W

Flood Watch

Severe · Future

Until 5:00 AM Fri·Issued 11:36 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Reno NV

Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:36AM PDT until October 23 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Details

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

Where: Northeastern Lassen County and Surprise valley in California, and northern Washoe County and northwestern Pershing County in Nevada. The watch area includes the Biscar and S1-Vya burn scars.

When: Through 5 AM PDT Friday.

Impacts: Small creeks and streams may flood rural roads. Increased sediment transport from burn scars may clog culverts and ditches.

Additional details: - Storm total rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches, locally 2 inches or more, is possible through through early Friday. Heavier rain this afternoon and evening may briefly exceed 0.5 inch per hour. Runoff may linger overnight. - Vulnerable locations include remote ranches within and near the Biscar and S1-Vya burn scars, downstream drainages, and culverts along US-395 from Stoney Creek Road north to Rye Patch Road. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

What to do

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Areas: Surprise Valley California; Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Northern Washoe County

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

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