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Flood Advisory for Esmeralda, NV

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Esmeralda
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Minor
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Likely

What is happening

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Where: Northern Esmeralda County in south central Nevada... When: Until 400 AM PDT.

What the bulletin says to do

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.

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Bulletin details

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northern Esmeralda County in south central Nevada... * WHEN...Until 400 AM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 219 AM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Some locations that will experience flooding include... Coaldale Junction as well as portions of Highway 6, Highway 95, Fish Lake Valley Road, and Silver Peak Road. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 2:19AM PDT until October 22 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Flood Advisory issued October 22 at 12:47AM PDT until October 22 at 4:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

    Official revision

Source and limitations

Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Las Vegas NV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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