CA WFO RENO Warnings, Watches, and Advisories
WFO RENO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, January 1, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
929 AM PST Wed Dec 28 2022
.Another warm atmospheric river is expected to push into the Sierra
and western Nevada beginning on Friday. High snow levels and
prolonged heavy rainfall will allow for significant rises on both
mainstem and smaller rivers/streams. This may result in minor to
moderate flooding on some area rivers and streams. Rock falls will
be possible, especially in steep terrain and where soils are already
saturated. Some urban flooding is likely, particularly in low-lying
areas or poor drainage.
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY
EVENING...
* WHAT...River and urban flooding caused by excessive rainfall is
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of California and Nevada, including the following
areas, in California, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern
Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono County and Surprise Valley
California. In Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Greater
Reno-Carson City-Minden Area and Northern Washoe County.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of mainstem
rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone
locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
Flooding is possible in urban areas and locations with poor
drainage. Low water crossings may be flooded.
Mainstem river flooding is most likely to occur on the East Fork of
the Carson near Gardnerville and the Susan River at Susanville.
Other streams...