Flooding

Low pressure off the coast will pull moisture north from the remnants of Hurricane Dolores. Showers and thunderstorm coverage will increase Monday and Tuesday with the best chances south of Interstate 80, according to the National Weather Service.

After a week of intense storms and flash flooding, Carson Now reader Kyla Foster took this photo Friday morning near Topaz Lake.

"It was so beautiful I had to share. I couldn't believe I was able to capture it," she said.

Douglas County Emergency Management is currently working on managing the current flooding in the Stephanie and Johnson Lane areas of Douglas County.

The State Damage Assessment Teams came out to the affected areas Thursday to determine the amount of damage to public infrastructure as well as attempting to determine private property damage following state and FEMA damage assessment criteria. Douglas County hopes to have this report completed as soon as possible.

What a crazy week in the Sierras! Afternoon thunderstorms for the last several days, flooding, hail, and even snow in Yosemite are definitely unusual for this time of year. The storms are expected to subside this weekend, so keep your fingers crossed for some sunshine. Break a leg to the Proscenium Players as they open Murder in an English Manor at the Brewery Arts Center. Senior Follies debuts this year’s performance, Flashback, at the Community Center.

FRIDAY:

• Monthly ‘Breakfast with Supervisor Brad’ Bonokowski at the Cracker Box (7am-8am; open to Carson City residents, the coffee is on Brad)
• ’New Work’ by artist Pasha Rafat at the Nevada Arts Council: 716 N. Carson St. (8am-5pm)
• NAA Exhibit by artist Nancy Clarke at the Carson Visitor Center (8am-5pm)

Douglas County Emergency Management is currently working on managing the current flooding in the Stephanie and Johnson Lane areas of Douglas County.

Douglas County has activated a flood hot line for residents who have been affected by the flooding. The number to call is (775) 782-6262 or visit douglasflood2015@gmail.com.

The Johnson Lane Firehouse Station 6 is being utilized as the local field office for citizens to report damage that has occurred in this incident.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Eastern Carson City, West Central Lyon County and Northwestern Douglas County until 2:15 p.m.

A rare waterspout occurred on Lake Tahoe Wednesday night shortly after 9 pm. Usually, waterspouts are caused by differential heating currents with small scale rotation super-imposed aloft.

This event, however, appears to have had a little more rotation involved and a little less differential heating considering the time it occurred, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Eyewitnesses saw the waterspout form near the mouth of Emerald Bay and move towards Tahoe Keys very quickly. Fortunately, there were no reports of this moving onshore.

Minden, Nevada – Douglas County Emergency Management is currently working on managing the current flooding in the Stephanie and Johnson Lane areas of Douglas County.

Douglas County, like other northern Nevada Counties has been hit with several daily rounds of heavy precipitation laden thunderstorms for over a week now.

Douglas County Emergency Management is currently working on managing the current flooding in the Johnson Lane area. Several road closures have occurred in this area; Johnson Lane at US Hwy 395, East Valley Road at Buckeye Road, Stephanie and Vicky and East Valley Road at Eldon Lane.

With our recent heavy rains and floods, Nevadans can go to NevadaFloods.org to find information on what areas are most at risk, how to be prepared for floods, what to do and what not to do during a flood, and more.

Wednesday brings another chance of slow moving thunderstorms expected to develop again over the Sierra and western Nevada, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Watch for the region until midnight.

UPDATE 7PM: A Flash Flood Warning for Carson City was lifted as of 6:30PM. The area is still under a Flash Flood Watch until 9 p.m. A large portion of Douglas County remains under a Flash Flood Warning until 8 p.m. according to a forecaster at the National Weather Service in Reno.
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The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Carson City, northwestern Douglas County, Alpine County until 8 p.m.

At 4:58 p.m. Doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm producing torrential rainfall moving north from Carson Valley into Carson City. Flash flooding is expected to occur. Excessive rainfall over the warned area may cause mud slides near steep terrain and along Highway 395.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Central Douglas County, Northwestern Lyon and Storey counties until 6:30 p.m. Monday.

At 3:30 p.m. Doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm producing torrential rainfall about 10 miles southeast of Gardnerville. Flash flooding is expected to occur. Excessive rainfall over the warned area may cause mud slides near steep terrain along Highway 395 and near Gardnerville Ranchos.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch today for much of western Nevada, including Carson City, Carson Valley, Lake Tahoe and Dayton areas. Abundant low to mid level moisture from sustained south-southeast flow will combine with daytime heating to produce thunderstorms throughout throughout the region.

Over the Independence Day weekend Lyon County experienced rainfall that caused flash flooding throughout the county. Below is a list of roads that were impacted:

Cooler summer weather along with isolated to scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms are expected throughout the week for the Sierra and Carson City region as low pressure off the California coast continues to pull moisture north into the Great Basin, according to the National Weather Service.

UPDATE 540PM: The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for North Central Douglas County until 6:45 p.m. Go here for the latest on the warning.

UPDATE 6:10PM: A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for South Central Washoe County, Northwestern Lyon County and Storey County until 9 p.m. At 5:58 PM Doppler radar indicated a thunderstorm producing heavy rain across the area. A flash Flood is expected within the areas.
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Another series of strong thunderstorms have developed south of Carson City along the Eastern Sierra and Highway 395 corridor this afternoon and appear to be pushing northward, bringing heavy rain and the potential for flooding, a National Weather Service forecaster said.

UPDATE 5:15PM Flash Flood warning lifted for northeast Douglas County; Flash Flood Warning for South Central Lyon County until 7:45PM.
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The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 7 p.m. for Central Lyon County and Northeastern Douglas County.

East Fork Fire Protection District reports that all six fires that were reported Saturday are at 1-acre or less in size and, have been extinguished or have crews on scene mopping up the fires as of Sunday morning. The crews have orders for full extinguishment, said Sgt. Pat Brooks of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

Concerns are the potential for new fires starts due to the multiple lighting strikes that occurred during Saturday's storm that pushed through the valley.

UPDATE 2:20PM: The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday for much of eastern Sierra and western Nevada in anticipation of thunderstorms and strong outflow winds.
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As record temperatures are anticipated for the region this weekend, moisture will begin to filter across the Sierra with isolated thunderstorms possible as early as Friday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno. Strong outflow winds and dry lightning strikes are possible with these storms Friday and Saturday.

A $1.2 million road project to reduce erosion, preserve water quality and enhance storm drains along Highway 50 in south Carson City and west along Spooner grade will begin this month, the Nevada Department of Transportation announced Tuesday.

The National Weather Service is tracking a line of thunderstorms that are moving south. The storms extend from the California state line to east of Fallon.
There’s an Urban and Stream Flood Advisory until 10:45 p.m. for the following areas: Southern Washoe County, North Central Lyon County, Northwestern Churchill County and Storey County. This may change if the storm continues on its southerly path.
Heavy rain was being reported at 9:30 p.m. from Silver Springs to Fallon, according to the weather service.

UPDATE: From Douglas County's Facebook page:
Douglas County Emergency Management responded to flash flooding in the Ruhenstroth, Fish Springs, East Valley and Pine Nut areas after receiving several calls on Flash Flooding and heavy rainfall.

A Carson Now reader sent us this photo of flooding Tuesday night at Rainbow Drive in Dayton.

UPDATE: From the Carson City Parks and Recreation Department: Due to standing water, and poor playing conditions created from the thunderstorms and rain last night, games have been canceled for tonight, June 10, 2015. Tonight’s games will be made up at the end of the season, and Monday’s games will be played according to schedule.
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These three photographs are from C. Bryce Leinan of Dayton. The video below was provided by Eric Saxty showing Tuesday night's flash flooding in Dayton along Occidential Drive.

Not only did Tuesday night's storm bring flash flooding, but it also produced a good amount of hail, too. This video and photos were taken by Brianne True of Dayton. She shot them by the bluff, just before you head over the hill into Stagecoach.

Dayton residents Drew and Danielle Seitz took a drive following the downpour Tuesday night, June 9, 2015 after flash flooding.
Lyon County Manager Jeff Page reports that Public Works crews are working on water removal in high water areas.
Six Mile Canyon has been temporarily closed for debris removal.

Dayton Flash Flooding Tuesday night. Video courtesy of Jennifer Kenedy.
Lyon County Manager Jeff Page reports that Public Works crews are working on water removal in high water areas.
Six Mile Canyon has been temporarily closed for debris removal.