SURPRISE VALLEY CALIFORNIA; LASSEN-EASTERN PLUM… — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE...Northeastern Lassen County and Surprise valley in California, and northern Washoe County and northwestern Pershing County in Nevada. The watch area includes the Biscar and S1-Vya burn scars.
* WHEN...Through 5 AM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Small creeks and streams may flood rural roads. Increased sediment transport from burn scars may clog culverts and ditches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Storm total rainfall of 0.5 to 1.5 inches, locally 2 inches or more, is possible through through early Friday. Heavier rain this afternoon and evening may briefly exceed 0.5 inch per hour. Runoff may linger overnight. - Vulnerable locations include remote ranches within and near the Biscar and S1-Vya burn scars, downstream drainages, and culverts along US-395 from Stoney Creek Road north to Rye Patch Road. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Surprise Valley California; Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties; Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake; Northern Washoe County can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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