Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued June 6 at 6:13PM PDT until June 6 at 7:15PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 6, 2025 - 6:13pm
Expires:
June 6, 2025 - 7:15pm
Description:
FFWREV
The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Nevada County in northern California...
Sierra County in northern California...
Southern Washoe County in western Nevada...
* Until 715 PM PDT.
* At 613 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.3 and 1.7 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Interstate 80 between the California state line and mile marker
194 in California, Boca Reservoir, Floriston, Hirschdale, Truckee
and Boca Rest Campground.
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
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:
Nevada, CA; Sierra, CA; Washoe, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Reno NV