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Flood Advisory for Esmeralda, NV

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Esmeralda
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Minor
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What is happening

What: Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. Impacts: Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. Where: North Central Esmeralda County in south central Nevada... When: Until 1145 PM 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.

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* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Esmeralda County in south central Nevada... * WHEN...Until 1145 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... At 847 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated moderate-to-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... Mainly rural areas of North Central Esmeralda County including Highway 95 north of Coaldale. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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    Flood Advisory issued October 11 at 8:48PM PDT until October 11 at 11:45PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

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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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