Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 22 at 1:58PM PDT until August 22 at 5:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Elko County in northeastern Nevada...
* WHEN...Until 500 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Overflowing poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 158 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.4 and 0.8 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.1 to 0.3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Jarbidge.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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:
Elko, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov