Headline:
Flood Watch issued July 20 at 8:56AM PDT until July 21 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
Event:
Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
July 20, 2026 - 8:56am
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
Monsoonal moisture will stream northward into most of Northern and
Central Nevada Tuesday, with historically high atmospheric moisture
content. The strongest showers and thunderstorms Tuesday will
produce intense rainfall rates, resulting in the potential of flash
flooding.
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Most of Northern and Central Nevada.
* WHEN...From 11 AM PDT Tuesday morning until 9 PM PDT Tuesday
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 Tuesday will produce
rainfall rates of around one 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
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