Flood Advisory — Lyon 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 11 at 1:02PM PDT until August 11 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Southern Lyon County in west central Nevada... Western Mineral County in western Nevada... * WHEN...Until 400 PM PDT. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 102 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... Mainly rural areas of Southern Lyon and Western Mineral Counties. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Effective August 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM ET · Expires August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Flood Advisory
Severity
minor
Issued By
NWS Reno NV
Expires
August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Last Checked
2 hours ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Flood Advisory mean for Lyon 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 hours ago). It's set to expire August 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Flood Advisory alerts for Lyon County?
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