Flooding

The National Weather Service in Reno has changed the forecast in reference to flooding on the Walker River. The River is now forecasted to reach a peak of approximately 2,500 CFS (cubic feet per second) by Friday instead of the earlier forecast of 3,370.

Continued warming temperatures will increase snow melt this week, with the likelihood of flooding near some creeks and streams flowing out of the Sierra. The Walker River through the Mason Valley and Yerington is expected to reach major flood stage early this week, with record levels possible, according to the National Weather Service.

The Community Fill and Deliver operation is well underway.

Crews from the City of Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada Division of Forestry inmate crews, civic organizations, and citizens are filling and delivering sandbags throughout the community to senior citizens and the disabled.

Because of recent storms and flood events, several parks, trails and open spaces throughout Carson City have sustained significant damage, including Baily Pond at Fuji Park.

With rising temperatures bringing snowmelt runoff from the Sierra, a Flood Watch is in effect beginning Sunday for much of the region, including Carson City, Lyon, Washoe and Douglas counties, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

Lyon County has been notified by the National Weather Service that flows on the Walker River are being forecasted to run higher than what was earlier anticipated, according to county manager Jeff Page.

Lyon County Manager Jeff Page announced Wednesday the National Weather Service in Reno is predicting an increase flow for both the Walker and Carson Rivers next week.

I thought sitting outside in the shade on a beautiful spring day would be a fun way to write my article. Now that I’m writing, I’m not so sure.

In this week's edition of It's Your City, host Cortney Bloomer sits down with Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon who came on board in March. Chief Slamon talks about the emergency management role in the city and discusses the snowpack issue from this winter's historic snow in the Sierra and the concern now of the snow melt and the potential for flooding.

Carson City has made great progress in recovering from the January and February flood damage, and continues to plan for the upcoming spring and summer runoff. Carson City officials are monitoring stream, creek and river flows in Carson City; moreover, officials are concerned about flooding in the surrounding areas located outside city limits.

More rain showers are in the forecast on this Sunday, according to the National Weather Service, adding to soggy conditions and rain-soaked saturated areas around Morgan Mill Road and up through Empire Ranch Golf Course which have experienced flooding.

A flood watch is in effect for the Carson City area through Saturday as steady rain is forecast to move into the region today and turning to showers Sunday, the National Weather Service in Reno reports.

Repairs to the flood-damaged grounds of the Nevada State Railroad Museum in Carson City kicked into high gear this week with construction crews working to remove thousands of pounds of sediment, and replace ballast and tracks displaced by January floods.

Carson City Ward 2 Supervisor Brad Bonkowski will hold “Breakfast with Brad” on Friday, May 5, from 7:00 to 8:00 am at the Cracker Box restaurant. All Carson City residents are invited and encouraged to attend and discuss issues facing Carson City.

When it comes to spring runoff, Carson City officials are more worried about flooding in surrounding areas than inside city limits.

YERINGTON — Lyon County Manager Jeff Page announced that Lyon County will be hosting a Town Hall meeting to inform the public of the flood potential on the Walker River system.

YERINGTON, Nev. — As Lyon County continues to recover from the January and February flood events, agencies, leaders and department heads continue to plan for the upcoming spring and summer runoff and the subsequent flooding that is expected.

Nevada could see weeks of Katrina-style flooding when warm spring and summer sunshine melts the massive snowpack blanketing the Sierra Nevada.

Lyon County is actively preparing for a high spring and summer runoff on the Carson and Walker rivers, including personnel exercises Wednesday designed to respond to and recover from various flooding scenarios.

Stormy spring weather will return to the Carson City and Sierra regions Wednesday, bringing gusty winds, rain in the valleys and snow in the mountains around Lake Tahoe, according to the National Weather Service.

The Douglas County Board of Commissioners have declared a State of Emergency in preparation for the potential of flooding associated with spring runoff and for stormy conditions such as this weekend.

Gusty winds, valley rain and mountain snow will move into the Carson City region tonight through Saturday morning bringing a potential for some flooding along small creeks and streams, according to the National Weather Service.

A strong Pacific storm system will make its way into the Sierra and Carson City region beginning late Thursday, bringing snow and heavy rain with a potential for flooding in the region, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a flood watch.

Spring weather conditions around Carson City and western Nevada will continue this week with sunshine through Wednesday and the return of showers late Thursday. The weekend looks to be a different story with the potential of a wet and windy wild ride and the resurgence of moderate atmospheric river, according to the National Weather Service.

Carson City, Douglas and Washoe counties and the Washoe Tribe of Nevada will receive federal disaster assistance in areas affected by severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides in February, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday.

Acting District Director Ben Raju of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Nevada District Office reminded Nevada businesses and residents on Friday of the April 24, 2017, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by the severe winter storms, flooding and mudslides in northern Nevada that occurred Jan. 5-14, 2017.

The latest in the Carson City retention pond Roop and Little Lane lake monster saga continued Friday morning with two, possibly three, little ones seen floating alongside Carson Cassie and what now appears to have been a suitor who joined her earlier this week.

The Carson City area is experiencing an early spring cool-down with rain showers and even a few roars of thunder. Up in the Sierra and at Lake Tahoe, snow has been falling and accumulating on roadways along the passes.

With river levels expected to rise in the weeks and months ahead, the Lyon County Board of Commissioners approved a declaration of emergency on Thursday for all of Lyon County in preparation for potential flooding from spring and summer snow melt run off.

YERINGTON – Lyon County Manager Jeff Page said Wednesday that he will ask the Board of Commissioners at the March 16 County Commission meeting to declare a county wide state of emergency due to anticipated flooding from snowpack.