National Weather Service issues flash flood watch for greater Reno-Tahoe area
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has issued a flash flood watch for portions of California and Nevada, including the Greater Lake Tahoe area, Eastern Sierra counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden areas, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties.
The watch took effect from 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon and will last through the evening.
Monsoonal moisture is streaming over northeast California and western to west-central Nevada. Storms today will be capable of producing localized, very heavy rainfall with the potential for flash flooding and debris flows.
Steep terrain and recently burned areas from wildfires will be especially susceptible to flash flooding and debris flows.
People in the watch area should continue to be aware of the possibility for heavy rainfall, avoid low lying areas, and be careful when approaching highway dips and underpasses.
Do not drive your vehicle into areas where water covers the road. The road may be washed out or the water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely.