Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Reno, NV ∙ Sparks, NV ∙ Carson City, NV ∙ Smith Valley, NV ∙ Swall Meadows, CA ∙ Carson Airport, NV ∙ Thorne, NV ∙ Indian Hills, NV ∙ Mount Patterson, CA ∙ Mogul, NV

Full Alert Message

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 934 AM PDT Tue Aug 11 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...A portion of western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. This includes the Bug and Stallion Fires. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rock, mud, and debris flows in and near active fire perimeters, steep terrain, and poorly drained urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Heavy rain from thunderstorms primarily during the afteroon and evening hours Wednesday and Thursday. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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