Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 29 at 4:52PM PDT until August 29 at 7:45PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 29, 2026 - 4:52pm
Expires:
August 29, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Southern White Pine County in northeastern Nevada...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Rainfall may
trigger debris flows from the Ward fire burn scar.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 450 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.2 and 0.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Southern White Pine County.
- Ward Fire Burn Scar
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of
creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains
will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep
terrain, especially in and around these areas.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
White Pine, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov