National Weather ServiceNevadaFlood WatchArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Watches in Nevada
The National Weather Service issued 16 flood watches for Nevada in 2025 and 6 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 37th most of any state. 2026 through September: 9, 80% above the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area was covered most often (38 times since 2008).
How many flood watches does Nevada get?
Every flood watch that covered part of Nevada. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 9 |
| 2025 | 16 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area | 38 | 18 | August 12, 2026 |
| Greater Lake Tahoe Area | 35 | 16 | July 21, 2026 |
| Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties | 23 | 21 | August 12, 2026 |
| Northern Elko County | 20 | 15 | July 21, 2026 |
| Southern Lander County and Southern Eureka County | 19 | 12 | August 12, 2026 |
| White Pine County | 17 | 11 | August 12, 2026 |
| Ruby Mountains and East Humboldt Range | 17 | 12 | July 21, 2026 |
| Southwest Elko County | 16 | 11 | July 21, 2026 |
| Northwestern Nye County | 16 | 12 | August 12, 2026 |
| Northern Lander County and Northern Eureka County | 16 | 10 | July 21, 2026 |
| South Central Elko County | 15 | 11 | July 21, 2026 |
| Northeastern Nye County | 15 | 10 | August 12, 2026 |
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.
What is a flood watch?
A flood watch means conditions may lead to flooding in the coming day or days; it is not yet happening. A watch means the conditions for the hazard are possible or favourable, but it is not yet happening: be ready to act if a warning follows. The national record · Every warning type in Nevada.