NWS Forecast Office Elko, NV

Thunderstorms and rain showers will continue through this evening for northern and central Nevada. The unsettled conditions will continue into tomorrow with numerous rain showers in eastern Nevada.

Remember if there is ponding or running water 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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e rainfall from slow moving monsoonal thunderstorms could lead to areas of flash flooding and debris flows. 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. Remember if there is ponding or running water 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!