Flash Flood Warning Issued for Storey and Southern Washoe Counties, NV
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NOAA issued it on July 25, 2026, 4 weeks ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Reno NV has issued a Flash Flood Warning for Storey County and southern Washoe County until 6:45 PM PDT on June 19.
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- Record type
- Flash Flood Warning
- Affected area
- Western Nevada
- Issued
- July 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Reno NV
Flood notices turn on location and timing. Treat the named area as this record's scope; do not assume nearby counties, parishes, or waterways were included.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 weeks ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Western Nevada.
Alert Details
A Flash Flood Warning (FFW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Reno NV. The alert is effective from 3:40 PM PDT on June 19, 2026, until 6:45 PM PDT on June 19, 2026. Severity is listed as Severe with immediate urgency.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Storey County in western Nevada and southern Washoe County in western Nevada. Specific locations that will experience flash flooding include Reno, Sparks, Lockwood, Hidden Valley, Spanish Springs, and Mustang.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area, with between 1 and 2 inches of rain having fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Hazard is flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
Timeline
The alert is in effect from 3:40 PM PDT until 6:45 PM PDT on June 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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