Flood Advisory — Alpine County, California
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory issued August 12 at 4:05PM PDT until August 12 at 7:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Alpine County in northern California... Douglas County in western Nevada... * WHEN...Until 700 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 405 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.8 and 1.1 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Holbrook Junction and Monitor Pass. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 12, 2026 at 7:05 PM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Reno NV
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 hour ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Also In Effect For
This same Flood Advisory also covers:
Other Active Alerts in California
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Flood Advisory
Flash Flood Warning
Dust Storm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Alpine County, California?
Minor flooding is expected — not severe enough for a warning, but potentially inconvenient or hazardous for travel.
Is this Flood Advisory currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 hour ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Alpine County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Douglas County.