Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 2:55PM PDT until July 15 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 2:55pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of north central Nevada, including the following
county, Lander.
* WHEN...Until 600 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Some low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 255 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in Washes along State Route 305 . Between 1 and 1.5
inches of rain have fallen.
- Washes along State Route 305 like Mill Creek, Trout Creek,
Moos Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Wood Canyon are the most
likely places to experience minor flooding. 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 Central Lander County
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Lander, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov