Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Lake Tahoe, CA ∙ Westwood, CA ∙ Beckwourth, CA ∙ Susanville, CA ∙ Honey Lake, CA ∙ Leviathan Peak, CA ∙ Incline Village, NV ∙ Whitehawk, CA ∙ Tahoma, CA ∙ Portola, CA

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 205 PM PST Sat Feb 1 2025 ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of California, including the following areas, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties and western Nevada, including the following area, Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in rapid rises and potential flooding of rivers, creeks and streams, as well as poor drainage and urban areas. Minor to moderate mainstem river flooding is currently forecast along the Pit river below Canby, the Susan River at Susanville, and Middle Fork of the Feather rivers near Portola. Other rivers in the area are forecast to rise significantly, but not currently expected to exceed flood stages. Recent burn areas including the Davis in Washoe County, the Bear in Sierra County, and the Mill in Plumas County, are prone to increased runoff and transport of sediment. Sediment from burns may plug drainages and result in flooding in unexpected areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood 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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