"The Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties, the Mammoth Mountain Area, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area are the focus of an updated flood watch issued at 12:45 a.m. on Wednesday by the National Weather Service. The watch is valid between noon and 10 p.m. According to the NWS Reno NV, Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible."
"How to use a sandbag and where to get sandbags in your area: Follow these instructions on how to use sandbags and other flood preparation tips to protect your home, and click on the links below to get sandbags in your county: Where to get sandbags in San Mateo County Where to get sandbags in Alameda County Where to get sandbags in Santa Clara County"
"Flash flood warning: Take action! A flash flood warning is issued when a flash flood is imminent or occurring. If you are in a flood-prone area, move immediately to high ground. A flash flood is a sudden violent flood that can take from minutes to hours to develop. It is even possible to experience a flash flood in areas not immediately receiving rain."
An updated flood watch covers the Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties, Mammoth Mountain Area, Mineral and Southern Lyon counties, and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area from noon to 10 p.m. Flooding from excessive rainfall is possible, with excessive runoff affecting rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, including the Davis, Conner, Bear, Mill, Inn, and Tamarack burn scars. Residents should monitor forecasts and be alert for potential Flood Warnings and be prepared to take action if flooding develops. Guidance on sandbag use and county sandbag pickup locations is provided, along with definitions and actions for flash flood warnings, flood warnings, and flood advisories.
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