Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 8:08PM PDT until July 16 at 11:15PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 8:08pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
A slow moving thunderstorm is producing heavy rainfall, with
flooding possible over the next few hours.
* 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 1115 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Dangerous flows
over low-water crossings. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 805 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
flooding. Between 0.6 and 1.3 inches of rain have fallen.
- 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...
Montello.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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.
Remain alert for flooding even in locations not receiving rain.
Arroyos, streams, and rivers can become raging killer currents in a
matter of minutes, even from distant rainfall.
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.
Area Description:
Elko, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov