Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 20 at 5:17PM PDT until July 20 at 8:15PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 5:17pm
Expires:
July 20, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...A portion of northeast Nevada, including the following
county, Elko.
* WHEN...Until 815 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 512 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause urban and small stream
flooding. Between 0.5 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.3 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Ponding of water on roadways is possible in the city of
Wells, however the heaviest rain fell in the hills just to
the north of Wells.
- Heavy rain may impact portions of Interstate 80 near the city
of Wells and also along a 1 to 2 mile stretch of Interstate
80 approximately 5 miles east of Wells.
- 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: