Headline:
Flood Advisory issued June 27 at 9:32AM PDT until June 27 at 2:30PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 27, 2026 - 9:32am
Expires:
June 27, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Nevada, including the following
county, Elko, and the former Jakes fire burn scar area.
* WHEN...Until 230 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas
within the Jakes fire burn scar area.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 927 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicates additional rainfall as
showers and isolated thunderstorms make their way eastward
into western Elko county. Minor flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.6
and 1.2 inches of rain have fallen during the early morning
hours, leading to saturated soils in and around the Jakes
fire burn scar.
- 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...
Midas and the Jakes fire burn area.
- 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
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: