Flood Watch for Death Valley National Park; Western Mojave Desert; Esmeralda and Central Nye County
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Hualapai Mountains, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, Lake Mead - AZ side, Lake Mohave - AZ side, Northwest Deserts, Northwest Plateau, Cadiz Basin, Death Valley National Park and 14 more
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What is happening
What: Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. Impacts: Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Where: Portions of southeast California,...
What the bulletin says to do
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
Full official description
Bulletin details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of southeast California, including the following areas, Death Valley National Park and Western Mojave Desert and south central Nevada, including the following area, Esmeralda and Central Nye County. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Incoming tropical moisture will lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm activity, some of which may cause flash flooding. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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Official revisions
- Alert
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:25PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Official revision - Alert
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 12:25PM PDT until October 12 at 5:00AM 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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