Flash Flood Warning — Lander County, Nevada
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Current Status
🌊 Active: Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued August 13 at 12:20PM PDT until August 13 at 3:15PM PDT by NWS Elko NV
FFWLKN The National Weather Service in Elko has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... The New Pass burn scar in... Southwestern Lander County in north central Nevada... * Until 315 PM PDT. * At 1220 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the New Pass Burn Scar. Between 0.4 and 0.5 inches of rain has fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2.5 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation, and other loose materials. HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms in and around the New Pass Burn Scar. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Flooding of areas in and around the New Pass Burn Scar. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... mainly rural areas of Southwestern Lander County
Effective August 13, 2026 at 3:20 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flash Flood Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Elko NV
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET
Last Checked
just now
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Move away from recently burned areas. Life-threatening flooding of creeks, roads and normally dry arroyos is likely. The heavy rains will likely trigger rockslides, mudslides, and debris flows in steep terrain, especially in and around these areas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flash Flood Warning mean for Lander County, Nevada?
Flooding is imminent or already occurring. Move to higher ground immediately — never drive through flooded roads.
Is this Flash Flood Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (just now). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM ET.
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