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Flood Watch 1, NWS Reno, NV

October 21, 20218 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada

NWS Reno, NV issued this flood watch at Oct 21, 2021, 2:38 PM PDT for 8 counties in California; 4 counties in Nevada. It took effect at Oct 23, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT. It was in force for 34 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Oct 21, 2021, 2:38 PM PDT (21:38 UTC)
In effect from
Oct 23, 2021, 11:00 PM PDT
Expired
Oct 25, 2021, 9:08 AM PDT
In force
34 hr
Issued by
NWS Reno, NV
Flood severity
None

Counties Alpine County, CA, El Dorado County, CA, Lassen County, CA, Mono County, CA, Nevada County, CA, Placer County, CA, Plumas County, CA, Sierra County, CA, Douglas County, NV, Lyon County, NV, Storey County, NV, Washoe County, NV

The radar

The Reno radar (KRGX), 69 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:41 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Reno, NV (KREV), launched 12:00Z, 9.6 hours before the alert went out and 162 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-10-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Reno, NV at 12:00Z on 2021-10-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 97 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1118 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
21 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
97 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
190 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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208 
WGUS65 KREV 212138
FFAREV

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
238 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

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Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Loyalton, 
and Portola
238 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING 
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SUNDAY 
NIGHT...

The Flash Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of northeast California, including the following area, 
  Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* From 11 PM PDT this evening through Friday morning.

* A short period of heavy rainfall is possible Thursday night and 
  Friday morning in and downstream of the Dixie, Sheep, Walker, and 
  Beckwourth burn scars.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible 
  with short bursts of heavy rainfall.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a

* Flood Watch for a portion of northeast California, including the 
  following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.

* Additional heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into 
  the region Saturday and continue into Sunday night. High snow 
  levels will lower below 6000 feet by Monday morning.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. Rises on small 
  creeks and streams are expected, equipment in and near river and 
  creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons 
  and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

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Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, Virginia City, Stateline, Tahoe 
City, Sparks, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Gardnerville, South Lake 
Tahoe, Markleeville, and Verdi
238 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a

* Flood Watch for portions of east central California and western 
  Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, 
  Greater Lake Tahoe Area. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe 
  Area and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into the region 
  Saturday night and may continue into Monday morning. High snow 
  levels will lower to near 6000 feet sometime Monday.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Tamarack, Caldor, and Numbers burn scars. Rises on small 
  creeks and streams are expected, equipment in and near river and 
  creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons 
  and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially along Interstate 80 between Truckee and 
  Reno. Localized urban flooding is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings.

&&

$$

CAZ073-222145-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and 
Mammoth Lakes
238 PM PDT Thu Oct 21 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a

* Flood Watch for a portion of east central California, including 
  the following area, Mono County.

* From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into the 
  eastern Sierra by Sunday morning and may continue into Monday 
  afternoon. High snow levels will lower to near 7000 feet sometime 
  Monday.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Slink and Boot burn scars. Rises on small creeks and streams 
  are expected, equipment in and near river and creek channels 
  should be moved to safety.  Rock falls in canyons and ponding of 
  water on roads will create hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings.

&&

$$

BB
6 follow-up statements
617 
WGUS65 KREV 221756
FFAREV

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
1056 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

.The heaviest rain is moving out of the area this morning with the 
next system still on track to move into the region Saturday evening.

CAZ071-230200-
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/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T0600Z-211025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Loyalton, 
and Portola
1056 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE 
SUNDAY NIGHT...
...FLASH FLOOD WATCH WILL EXPIRE AT 11 AM PDT THIS MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of northeast California, including the following area, 
  Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.

* Additional heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into 
  the region Saturday and continue into Sunday night. High snow 
  levels will lower below 6000 feet by Monday morning.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. Rises on small 
  creeks and streams are expected, equipment in and near river and 
  creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons 
  and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

The Flash Flood Watch for a portion of northeast California, 
including the following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra 
Counties will expire at 11 AM PDT this morning.

Please continue to heed remaining road closures.

$$

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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, Virginia City, Stateline, Tahoe 
City, Sparks, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Gardnerville, South Lake 
Tahoe, Markleeville, and Verdi
1056 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including 
  the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake 
  Tahoe Area. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater 
  Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into the region 
  Saturday night and may continue into Monday morning. High snow 
  levels will lower to near 6000 feet sometime Monday.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Tamarack, Caldor, and Numbers burn scars. Rises on small 
  creeks and streams are expected, equipment in and near river and 
  creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons 
  and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving 
  conditions, especially along Interstate 80 between Truckee and 
  Reno. Localized urban flooding is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

CAZ073-230200-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and 
Mammoth Lakes
1056 AM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of east central California, including the following 
  area, Mono County.

* From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into the 
  eastern Sierra by Sunday morning and may continue into Monday 
  afternoon. High snow levels will lower to near 7000 feet sometime 
  Monday.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Slink and Boot burn scars. Rises on small creeks and streams 
  are expected, equipment in and near river and creek channels 
  should be moved to safety.  Rock falls in canyons and ponding of 
  water on roads will create hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

DJ
173 
WGUS65 KREV 222057
FFAREV

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
157 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

CAZ071-232300-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T0600Z-211025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Loyalton, 
and Portola
157 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE 
SUNDAY NIGHT...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of northeast California, including the following area, 
  Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* From Saturday evening through late Sunday night.

* Additional heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into 
  the region Saturday and continue into Sunday night. High snow 
  levels will lower below 6000 feet by Monday morning.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. Rises on small 
  creeks and streams are expected, equipment in and near river and 
  creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons 
  and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving 
  conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-232300-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T1200Z-211025T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, Virginia City, Stateline, Tahoe 
City, Sparks, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Gardnerville, South Lake 
Tahoe, Markleeville, and Verdi
157 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SATURDAY NIGHT THROUGH 
MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including 
  the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake 
  Tahoe Area. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater 
  Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into the region 
  Saturday night and may continue into Monday morning. High snow 
  levels will lower to near 6000 feet sometime Monday.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Tamarack, Caldor, and Numbers burn scars. Rises on small 
  creeks and reams are expected, equipment in and near river and 
  creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons 
  and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving 
  conditions, specially along Interstate 80 between Truckee and 
  Reno. Localized urban flooding is also possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings.

&&

$$

CAZ073-232300-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T1800Z-211026T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and 
Mammoth Lakes
157 PM PDT Fri Oct 22 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of east central California, including the following 
  area, Mono County.

* From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Heavy rainfall from an atmospheric river will move into the 
  eastern Sierra by Sunday morning and may continue into Monday 
  afternoon. High snow levels will lower to near 7000 feet sometime 
  Monday.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are possible, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Slink and Boot burn scars. Rises on small creeks and streams 
  are expected, equipment in and near river and creek channels 
  should be moved to safety. Rock falls in canyons and ponding of 
  water on roads will create hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings.

&&

$$

BB
926 
WGUS65 KREV 231906
FFAREV

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
1206 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

CAZ071-241915-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T0600Z-211025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Loyalton, 
and Portola
1206 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING THROUGH 
LATE SUNDAY NIGHT...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of northeast California, including the following area, 
  Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* From 11 PM PDT this evening through late Sunday night.

* Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will move into the 
  region tonight and continue through Sunday and Sunday night. Total 
  rainfall of 2-4 inches east of Highway 395 and 4-6 inches west of 
  Highway 395 in Northeast California.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. Significant 
  rises on rivers, small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment 
  in and near river and creek channels should be moved to safety. 
  Rock falls in canyons and ponding of water on roads will create 
  hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-241915-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T1200Z-211025T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, Virginia City, Stateline, Tahoe 
City, Sparks, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Gardnerville, South Lake 
Tahoe, Markleeville, and Verdi
1206 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY 
MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including 
  the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake 
  Tahoe Area. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater 
  Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* From late tonight through Monday morning.

* Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will move into the 
  region tonight and continue through Sunday and Sunday night. Total 
  rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches for Western Nevada cities, 3-4 inches 
  for foothill areas, and 4-6 inches for the Tahoe Basin, Truckee, 
  and Markleeville areas.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Caldor, Tamarack, and Numbers Fires. Significant rises on 
  rivers, small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment in and 
  near river and creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock 
  falls in canyons and ponding of water on roads will create 
  hazardous driving conditions. This can especially be an issue on 
  Interstate 80 between Reno and Truckee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CAZ073-241915-
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/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and 
Mammoth Lakes
1206 PM PDT Sat Oct 23 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY 
AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of east central California, including the following 
  area, Mono County.

* From Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will move into the 
  region tonight and continue through Sunday and into Monday. Total 
  rainfall of 2 to 4 inches along Highway 395.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Slink, Boot, and Tamarack Fires. Significant rises on rivers, 
  small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment in and near river 
  and creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in 
  canyons and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous 
  driving conditions. This can especially be an issue along Highway 
  395 in the Walker River Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action 
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.

&&

$$

CS
003 
WGUS65 KREV 241541
FFAREV

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

CAZ071-251200-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Loyalton, 
and Portola
841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of northeast California, including the following area, 
  Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties.

* Through late tonight.

* Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will continue 
  through tonight. Total rainfall of 2-4 inches east of Highway 395 
  and 4-6 inches west of Highway 395 in Northeast California.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. Significant 
  rises on rivers, small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment 
  in and near river and creek channels should be moved to safety. 
  Rock falls in canyons and ponding of water on roads will create 
  hazardous driving conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-251200-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, Virginia City, Stateline, Tahoe 
City, Sparks, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Gardnerville, South Lake 
Tahoe, Markleeville, and Verdi
841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

The Flood Watch continues for

* Portions of east central California and western Nevada, including 
  the following areas, in east central California, Greater Lake 
  Tahoe Area. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater 
  Reno-Carson City-Minden Area.

* Through Monday morning.

* Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will continue 
  through tonight. Total rainfall of 1.5 to 3 inches for Western 
  Nevada cities, 3-4 inches for foothill areas, and 4-6 inches for 
  the Tahoe Basin, Truckee, and Markleeville areas.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Caldor, Tamarack, and Numbers Fires. Significant rises on 
  rivers, small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment in and 
  near river and creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock 
  falls in canyons and ponding of water on roads will create 
  hazardous driving conditions. This can especially be an issue on 
  Interstate 80 between Reno and Truckee.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

CAZ073-251200-
/O.CON.KREV.FA.A.0001.211024T1800Z-211026T0000Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and 
Mammoth Lakes
841 AM PDT Sun Oct 24 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of east central California, including the following 
  area, Mono County.

* Through Monday afternoon.

* Heavy rainfall from a strong atmospheric river will continue 
  through Monday. Total rainfall of 2 to 4 inches along Highway 395.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Slink, Boot, and Tamarack Fires. Significant rises on rivers, 
  small creeks and streams are expected. Equipment in and near river 
  and creek channels should be moved to safety. Rock falls in 
  canyons and ponding of water on roads will create hazardous 
  driving conditions. This can especially be an issue along Highway 
  395 in the Walker River Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

$$

DJ
041 
WGUS65 KREV 251048
FFAREV

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
348 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

CAZ071-251200-
/O.CAN.KREV.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1200Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Westwood, Susanville, Loyalton, 
and Portola
348 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for a portion of northeast California, including the 
following area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties has 
been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. Rain has either diminished or changed 
to snow, so flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please 
continue to heed remaining road closures and slow down when driving 
on wet roads.

$$

CAZ072-NVZ002-003-251200-
/O.CAN.KREV.FA.A.0001.000000T0000Z-211025T1800Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Reno-Carson
City-Minden Area-
Including the cities of Truckee, Virginia City, Stateline, Tahoe 
City, Sparks, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Gardnerville, South Lake 
Tahoe, Markleeville, and Verdi
348 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for portions of east central California and western 
Nevada, including the following areas, in east central California, 
Greater Lake Tahoe Area. In western Nevada, Greater Lake Tahoe Area 
and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area has been cancelled.

The Flood Watch is cancelled. Rain has changed to snow in the Tahoe 
basin and in foothill locations of far western Nevada, and will 
slowly diminish this morning for lower valleys. Therefore the threat 
of flooding has decreased. Please continue to heed remaining road 
closures and slow down when driving on wet roads.

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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and 
Mammoth Lakes
348 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

The Flood Watch continues for

* A portion of east central California, including the following 
  area, Mono County.

* Through this afternoon.

* Rain will continue through this morning with an additional 1-2 
  inches along Highway 395. The rain will change to snow in higher 
  elevations as colder air spreads southward.

* Debris flows, ash flows, rock falls, and tree falls are likely, 
  especially on or near burn scars and steep terrain. This includes 
  the Slink, Boot, and Tamarack Fires. Significant rises on rivers, 
  small creeks and streams are expected. Rock falls in canyons and 
  ponding of water on roads will create hazardous driving 
  conditions. This can especially be an issue along Highway 395 in 
  the Walker River Canyon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood 
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared 
to take action should flooding develop.

&&

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MJD
370 
WGUS65 KREV 251608
FFAREV

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
908 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

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Mono County-
Including the cities of Bridgeport, Lee Vining, Coleville, and 
Mammoth Lakes
908 AM PDT Mon Oct 25 2021

...FLOOD WATCH IS CANCELLED...

The Flood Watch for a portion of east central California, including 
the following area, Mono County has been cancelled.

Heavy rain has ended across the area with snow levels lowering below 
6500 to 7000 feet. Expect high flows on rivers, creeks, and streams 
to continue he rest of today as water passes into the lower portions 
of the Walker and Owens River basins. Please continue to use caution 
while traveling around the region the rest of today.

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BB

The office that day

Everything else NWS Reno, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 21, 2:35 PM PDTWinter Storm WatchREVAlpine, El Dorado, Mono, Nevada, Placer45 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.