California, Nevada Severe Flood Watch | Effective 07/20/2026 12:17

Headline: 
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:17PM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event: 
Flood Watch
Urgency: 
Future
Effective: 
July 20, 2026 - 12:17pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:30am
Description: 
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible due to thunderstorms. * WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the following area, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and western Nevada, including the following areas, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, burn scars, and areas near steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deeper monsoonal moisture combined with daytime heating will produce scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Slower moving storms could redevelop over similar areas, increasing the risk for heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction: 
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Area Description: 
Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Lake Tahoe Area; Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area
Forcast Office: 
NWS Reno NV