Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 7:18AM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 7:18am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
Monsoonal moisture will stream northward into most of Northern and
Central Nevada today, with historically high atmospheric moisture
content. The strongest showers and thunderstorms today will produce
intense rainfall rates, resulting in the potential of flash flooding.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Most of Northern and Central Nevada.
* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT this morning until 11 PM PDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- The strongest showers and thunderstorms today will produce
rainfall rates of around one and one quarter of an inch per
hour, resulting in the potential of 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:
Northern Elko County; Southeastern Elko County; Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range; White Pine County; Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County; Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County; Southwest Elko County; South Central Elko County; Northwestern Nye County; Northeastern Nye County
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: