California, Nevada Severe Flood Watch | Effective 10/09/2026 12:25

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:25PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
October 9, 2026 - 12:25pm
Expires: 
October 10, 2026 - 4:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast California, including the following areas, Death Valley National Park and Western Mojave Desert and south central Nevada, including the following area, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Incoming tropical moisture will lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm activity, some of which may cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Death Valley National Park; Western Mojave Desert; Esmeralda and Central Nye County
Forcast Office: 
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov