National Weather Service Downgrades Flood Warning on Walker River

The National Weather Service in Reno has changed the forecast regarding flooding on the Walker River. The river is now forecasted to reach a peak of approximately 2500 cubic feet per second by Friday instead of the earlier forecast of 3,370 cubic feet. This change, according to the county, has provided emergency officials with some relief and allows additional time to complete protective measures. County Manager Jeff Page says it doesn’t mean the county is out of flood danger yet and that the public should keep flood prevention measures in place for at least the next few weeks.