Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 22 at 8:16PM PDT until July 22 at 11:15PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 8:16pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Nevada, including
the following counties, in north central Nevada, Eureka. In
northeast Nevada, White Pine.
* WHEN...Until 1115 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 813 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. This will cause arroyo and small stream
flooding. Between 0.3 and 1.7 inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Bull Creek, Duckwater Creek, Cockalorum Wash and Fish Creek.
Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected
over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Southeastern Eureka and West Central
White Pine Counties, including a stretch of Duckwater Road
between Duckwater and Highway 50.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Eureka, NV; White Pine, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Elko NV
Sender: