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ounty=CAC003&firewxzone=NVZ421&local_place1=Markleeville%20CA& product1=Flood+Warning&lat=38.6946&lon=-119.78#.YXX_mp7MJPY 10-24-21 6:40 pm. Official word from meteorologists at the Reno National Weather Service confirms the Flood Warning for Alpine County has been extended through 4:30 am Monday, 10-26-21. Please stay alert and be safe! Flood Warning Flood Warning National Weather Service Reno NV 535 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 .The ongoing atmospheric river continues to bring copious amounts of rainfall to the region through this evening. CAC003-017-035-057-061-063-091-NVC001-005-019-027-029-031-510-250415- /O.EXT.KREV.FA.W.0002.000000T0000Z-211025T0415Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Alpine CA-El Dorado CA-Lassen CA-Nevada CA-Placer CA-Plumas CA- Sierra CA-Churchill NV-Douglas NV-Lyon NV-Pershing NV-Storey NV- Washoe NV-Carson City NV- 535 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 The National Weather Service in Reno has extended the * Flood Warning for... Placer County in central California... Alpine County in northern California... El Dorado County in northern California... Southeastern Lassen County in northern California... Nevada County in northern California... Plumas County in northern California... Sierra County in northern California... Western Churchill County in west central Nevada... Northern Lyon County in west central Nevada... Southwestern Pershing County in west central Nevada... Douglas County in western Nevada... Storey County in western Nevada... Southern Washoe County in western Nevada... The Western Carson City in western Nevada... * Until 915 PM PDT. * At 535 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in ---PAGE BREAK--- the warned area. Between 1 and 5 inches of rain have fallen. * Mudflow, rock falls and rises in creeks and streams are occurring in several locations with further impacts likely. There is also high likelihood for standing water on roadways. * Some locations that will experience flooding include... Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Chilcoot, Doyle, Verdi, Herlong, Stampede Reservoir, Beckwourth, Boca Reservoir, Sierraville, Prosser Creek Reservoir, Pyramid Lake, Incline Village, Kings Beach, Blairsden, Squaw Valley, Graeagle, Tahoe City and Alpine Meadows. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads, and normally dry stream beds is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. LAT...LON 3972 12072 3990 12075 4019 12088 4043 12024 4050 11953 3992 11914 3953 11953 3871 11998 3881 12003 3885 12015 3919 12025 3945 12038 3948 12044 3952 12043 3962 12048 3971 12063 3968 12068 DJ Flood Warning Flood Warning National Weather Service Reno NV 447 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 CAC003-017-051-NVC001-005-019-021-029-031-510-251130- /O.NEW.KREV.FA.W.0003.211024T2347Z-211025T1130Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ ---PAGE BREAK--- Alpine CA-El Dorado CA-Mono CA-Churchill NV-Douglas NV-Lyon NV- Mineral NV-Storey NV-Washoe NV-Carson City NV- 447 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a * Flood Warning for... Alpine County in northern California... El Dorado County in northern California... Mono County in northern California... West Central Churchill County in west central Nevada... Lyon County in west central Nevada... Douglas County in western Nevada... Southwestern Mineral County in western Nevada... Storey County in western Nevada... Southern Washoe County in western Nevada... The Eastern Carson City in western Nevada... * Until 430 AM PDT Monday. * At 447 PM PDT, Heavy rainfall is ongoing due to a strong atmospheric river storm. Rainfall rates are expected to intensify through the evening. The potential for flooding along with mud/debris flows will increase this evening into early Monday morning. * Mudflow, rock falls and rises in creeks and streams are occurring with further impacts expected. The heaviest rainfall is expected tonight into Monday morning. When heavier rain-rates arrive, flash flooding with rock and debris flows are possible in recent burn scar areas. This includes: Tamarack, Numbers, Slink, and Boot wildfire scars. * Portions of Storey, Carson City, Douglas, Lyon, Alpine, Mono, and Mineral Counties. Particularly for recent burn scars and areas of steep terrain. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads, and normally dry stream beds is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas. Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. ---PAGE BREAK--- LAT...LON 3952 11954 3952 11955 3991 11913 3864 11905 3789 11836 3790 11843 3747 11783 3748 11885 3758 11902 3773 11911 3772 11926 3789 11920 3795 11931 3805 11931 3820 11963 3845 11968 3870 11998 TF Winter Storm Warning URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Reno NV 229 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-252130- /O.CON.KREV.WS.W.0002.211025T0000Z-211026T0600Z/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area- 229 PM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM PDT MONDAY ABOVE 7000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected above 7000 feet. Total snow accumulations of 4-8 inches for Donner Pass and Echo Summit, 3-5 inches for Spooner Summit, 12-18 inches for Mt Rose Summit, with multiple feet of snow for higher mountains. Communities around Truckee and the Tahoe Basin are likely to only get an inch or two, with mainly rain falling; however, there is a 30% chance of 6 inches of snow if snow levels fall faster than forecast. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 11 PM PDT Monday. Heaviest snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour possible at pass elevations between 8 PM Sunday and 4 AM Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will gust up to 50 mph across the Truckee and Tahoe Basin areas with ridges gusting well over 100 mph. This will result in extremely rough water on Lake Tahoe. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... ---PAGE BREAK--- Avoid travel if possible, you could be stuck in your vehicle for many hours. If you must travel, prepare for long delays and carry an emergency kit with extra food, water and clothing. If you stay home, have a backup plan in case of power outages. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. Flood Watch Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 CAZ072-NVZ002-003-251200- /O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1800Z/ /00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area- Including the cities of Truckee, Virginia City, Stateline, Tahoe City, Sparks, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Gardnerville, South Lake Tahoe, Markleeville, and Verdi 841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... The Flood Watch continues for * Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * Through Monday morning. * Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will continue through tonight. Total rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches for Western Nevada cities, 3-4 inches for foothill areas, and 4-6 inches for the Tahoe Basin, Truckee, and Markleeville areas. * Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes the Caldor, Tamarack, and Numbers Fires. Significant rises on rivers, small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment in and near river and creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving conditions. This can especially be an issue on Interstate 80 between Reno and Truckee. ---PAGE BREAK--- PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.