Flood Advisory — Esmeralda County, Nevada
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 13 at 1:36PM PDT until August 13 at 4:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...North Central Inyo County in south central California... Esmeralda County in south central Nevada... * WHEN...Until 430 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Some low-water crossings may become impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 136 PM 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... Dyer, Coaldale, Lida, Silver Peak, Fish Lake Valley Campground, Ancient Bristlecone Visitors Center and Boundary Peak. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Las Vegas NV
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes 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:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Esmeralda County, Nevada?
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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Esmeralda County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Flood Advisory is also in effect for Inyo County.