INYO, CA; Nye, NV — * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Central Inyo County in south central California... Southwestern Nye County in south central Nevada...
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 813 PM PDT, emergency management has reported minor flooding on Highway 190 near Salt Creek. Minor flooding is already occurring. Up to 0.5 inches of rain have fallen. - This includes the following streams and drainages... Blackwater Wash, Wet Fork Blackwater Wash, Little Grapevine Creek, Death Valley Wash, Furnace Creek Wash, Emigrant Wash, Amargosa River and Salt Creek. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Stovepipe Wells, Furnace Creek, Beatty, Texas Springs Campground, Mesquite Springs Campground and Scottys Castle. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Flooding in Inyo, CA; Nye, NV 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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