Weekend Flood Warning For Reno Issued By National Weather Service

RENO, NV - The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a flood warning for the weekend. According to the NWS, a "very warm, wet storm" could cause flooding in creeks, streams, rivers, and urban areas in the Sierra and western Nevada region.

The warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for the Reno area starting Friday, April 6 at 5 p.m. until Sunday, April 8 at 5 a.m.

According to the NWS, up to four inches of rain could fall in the Sierra crest, with up to two and a half inches in the Tahoe basin, and an inch and a half in the Sierra foothills.

The advisory says that the Carson, Susan, and Truckee Rivers will experience increased flows. The storm will also bring wind gusts ranging from 40 to 60 miles per hour. The rain will cause normal runoff flooding, as well as additional water from melting snow.

Officials recommend clearing drainages, ditches, and gutters of debris and snow before the weekend; and to prepare for the extreme winds by securing outdoor furniture, temporary construction structures, and canopies.

The following sandbag locations are available in Reno:

• Public Works Corporation Yard at 1640 E. Commercial Row. Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Old Moana Swimming Pool location at 240 W. Moana Ln. Open 24 hours
• Nevada Peace Officers Memorial at Idlewild Park at 2055 Idlewild Dr. Open 24 hours
• Near intersection of Moya Blvd. and Resource Dr. Open 24 hours

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