NWS Forecast Office Elko, NV

Flash Flood Watch has been expanded and is now in effect for Elko, Eureka, Lander, White Pine, and Northern Nye Counties through 8 PM PDT Sunday August 1st 2021. Heavy rainfall from widespread slow moving thunderstorms could lead to areas of flash flooding. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may become favorable for flooding of dry creeks and streams. In steep terrain, the rainfall could trigger rock falls and deposit debris on roadways. Be prepared to take immediate action should rainfall trigger flash flooding.

A Special Weather Statement is in effect through 8 PM PDT Sunday August 1st 2021 for Humboldt County for isolated to scattered thunderstorms capable of producing brief heavy rainfall, gusty outflow winds, and areas of localized flooding.

Showers and thunderstorms to become widespread today and Sunday with Isolated to scattered coverage for Humboldt county. Hazards from these storms will be heavy rainfall, gusty outflow winds, lightning, and localized flash flooding.

Remember if there is ponding on roadways, do not attempt to drive around or through it. Just 6 inches of running water can knock over an adult, and at 12 inches in depth can float a car. Please, Turn around, don’t drown!

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