Prepare For Possible Flooding Friday Into Saturday

The Reno National Weather Service is forecasting an atmospheric river landfall, with an unusual late season heavy precipitation storm Friday into early Saturday. According to Chris Smallcomb, of the National Weather Service, the concern is that residents assume we are past this type of weather. Area ditches, streams and drainage ways could experience localized flooding due to current conditions.Residents with questions or concerns should call 3-1-1 or 328-2003. Washoe County crews will be dispatched throughout the storm period and will focus on keeping roadways safe. Smallcomb says if your area saw flooding with the January or February storms from creeks, streams, or poor drainage, it is likely that you will experience some level of renewed flooding with Friday’s storm.