Headline:
Flood Advisory issued September 1 at 2:30PM PDT until September 1 at 5:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 1, 2026 - 2:30pm
Expires:
September 1, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northeastern Elko County in northeastern Nevada...
* WHEN...Until 530 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 230 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain
have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the
area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of Northeastern Elko County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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.
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