Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 15 at 4:50PM PDT until July 15 at 6:45PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 15, 2026 - 4:50pm
Expires:
July 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Nevada, including the following
county, Elko.
* WHEN...Until 645 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Water
over roadways.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 450 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This is causing arroyo and small stream
flooding. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- The heaviest rain occurred on the west side of Pequop Summit
along I-80 where the most likely flooding and ponding of
water on roadways. Effected creeks, West Squaw Creek and
Independence Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up 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 East Central Elko County; West side of
Pequop Summit
- 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.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
Area Description:
Elko, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov