National Weather ServiceNevadaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 3 flood warnings for Nevada in 2025 and 14 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 48th most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 84% below the average of 13 for those months in 2008-2025. Elko was covered most often (111 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Nevada get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 28 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2017 | 85 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 9 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Nevada get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Nevada?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elko | 111 | 18 | April 26, 2024 |
| Humboldt | 34 | 5 | April 27, 2024 |
| Douglas | 31 | 1 | May 21, 2023 |
| Lyon | 28 | 3 | June 2, 2023 |
| Washoe | 26 | 0 | October 24, 2021 |
| Lander | 21 | 4 | April 27, 2024 |
| Clark | 20 | 5 | August 15, 2026 |
| Carson City | 18 | 0 | October 24, 2021 |
| Eureka | 16 | 5 | August 21, 2023 |
| Storey | 14 | 0 | October 24, 2021 |
| Lincoln | 10 | 8 | August 14, 2026 |
| Churchill | 10 | 0 | October 24, 2021 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
The latest flood warnings for Nevada in AreaZine's record
NWS Las VegasWarningAugust 14, 2026
Flood Warning: Mohave and Clark, AZ and NV
Expired 3:45 a.m. PDT, August 15, 2026
NWS Las VegasWarningAugust 14, 2026
Flood Warning: Lincoln, NV
Expired 6:30 p.m. PDT, August 14, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Nevada.