Nevada Floods

08/14/2026

Road closure due to flood in the Pyramid Lake area.

08/14/2026

Flooding in Sparks yesterday. As always, we do not recommend driving through, or standing, in flood water.

08/14/2026

We hope to see you tomorrow!

Grab your bike and join us for a family-friendly bike tour along the Carson River Trail on Saturday, Aug. 15!

📅 Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026
⏰ 9–11 a.m.
📍 Morgan Mill Aquatic Trailhead, 5199 Morgan Mill Road

Participants will ride from Morgan Mill Aquatic Trailhead to Carson River Park, stopping at educational stations along the way to learn about bicycle safety, flood awareness, river resources, water quality, emergency preparedness and outdoor stewardship.

🎒 Bonus for kids: The first 20 children will receive a FREE helmet and backpack!

Bring your bike, your adventurous spirit and come explore Carson City’s beautiful open space along the Carson River. This is an outdoor event, so please plan accordingly.

For more information, contact Debbie at [email protected] or 775-887-1260.

08/14/2026

Need sandbags? With precipitation in the forecast, Douglas County sandbag locations are open and available.

View the current list of locations here: https://ayrs.io/QCjfZO

Please remember to bring your own shovel!

07/24/2026

Sending love to our partners in West Virginia as they battle their way through this disaster.

Flooding can be devastating and sometimes there is little time to evacuate. It is always a good idea to have an emergency kit in your home with food and other essentials in case you need to shelter in place. Do NOT try to drive through flood waters.

06/09/2026

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It was a sight most people thought they would never see.

In 1983, after an unusually wet winter across the West, Lake Mead rose dramatically and forced officials to open Hoover Dam's spillways for the first time in years. Millions of gallons of water thundered through the giant tunnels, creating a spectacle visible for miles.

The force of the water was so intense that it damaged parts of the spillway system itself. Engineers worked around the clock while visitors gathered at overlooks to witness one of the most powerful man-made waterfalls in American history.

For Southern Nevada residents, the event remains one of the most extraordinary moments ever witnessed at Hoover Dam—a reminder of nature's power and the engineering marvel that helped build modern Las Vegas.

Year & Place — 1983, Hoover Dam, Nevada-Arizona Border, USA



Source Note — U.S. Bureau of Reclamation records, Hoover Dam archives, and contemporary news coverage.

06/09/2026

Shared from our partners at National Weather Service.

Did you know it only takes 1 foot of water to wash away your car?

It is not worth it to try and cross a flooded road. You have no way of know how deep or swift the water is, and you can't know if there is any debris hiding beneath the surface.

03/31/2026

No precipitation in March, but here is a storm for April Fool's Day. Stay safe out there!

03/19/2026

Hey there teachers! I am sharing this new lesson plan from our partners at the USGS Water Resources. The material aims to teach high school level students about the relationship between water levels and snowmelt. Actually, I know some of the adults will be interested in this material too.

02/27/2026

According to the National Weather Service, "Incoming warm system brings rain, warmer temps and gusty winds to the region this week. Expect poor drainage flooding, rising waters in area creeks & streams, & snow sliding off roofs. Prepare now by clearing storm drains, gutters & roofs ahead of this next storm."

Douglas County sandbag locations have been stocked and are ready to go! Please click here to access the current list: https://ayrs.io/cIHuyZ

Some sites may have snow and ice, so please use extra caution. Don't forget to bring your own shovel!