Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 2:47PM PDT until July 16 at 5:45PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 2:47pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Nevada, including
the following counties, in north central Nevada, Eureka and
Lander. In northeast Nevada, Elko.
* WHEN...Until 545 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 247 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 inch of rain
has fallen. This area has previously received precipitation
and the ground may be saturated, thus increasing runoff.
- Additional rainfall amounts of 0.2 to 0.4 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Grass Valley and Pine Valley.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Elko, NV; Eureka, NV; Lander, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: