Reno, NV….The National Weather Service posted a video about the 97 flood. Educational video commemorating the flood that impacted the Sierra and western Nevada in January 1997. Thanks to: KTVN Channel 2 News Skyfire Video, America’s Video Storyteller USGS Nevada Water Science Center Chad Blanchard Truckee and Carson Federal Water Master Gary Barbato, Retired NWS […]
Truckee, CA…..CHP and Caltrans are now reporting a large mudslide on westbound I-80. All Westbound traffic is being held at Truckee. Electric lines in the area area affected as well so absolutely no foot traffic in the area as well. Updated…from Truckee CHP..”I-80 westbound is closed at Truckee due to a major mud slide. The […]
South Lake Tahoe, CA…As of 5:40pm today, the City is opening a VOLUNTARY Red Cross Emergency Evacuation Center at South Tahoe High School in the Multi-purpose room located at South Tahoe High School 1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard due to the rapid rising of the Upper Truckee River.
Incline Village, NV…Below are the latest conditions reported by Caltrans on our local California state maintained local roads. This highway information is the latest reported as of Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 17:53 . This highway information is the latest reported as of Sunday, January 8, 2017 at 18:00 . I 80 [IN THE SAN […]
Incline Village, NV…Below is the list of road closures and other road conditions from the Nevada Department of Transportation. Let’s be careful out there… E. Greg St Road Closed There is an incident (Road Closed) on E. Greg St in both directions from McCarran Blvd to I-80 exit 21 in Sparks Nevada. Potential flooding. East […]
Reno, Nevada. Jan. 8, 2017 – Washoe County, City of Reno and City of Sparks officials continue to prepare for a significant flood event that will strongly impact the region today, Sunday, January 8, 2017. The forecast shows flooding starting at around 2 p.m. today in downtown Reno and possibly lasting through around noon tomorrow, according […]
Incline Village, NV….Caltrans, Nevada Department Transportation, County road crews and more are doing a great job so far battling to keep our roads passable. The map below shows where they are working an injury collision on i-80. The latest conditions update is below… Incident: 00084 Type: Traffic Hazard Location: I80 W / Floriston Way Ofr […]
Reno, NV…Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other hazard. The next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters. People underestimate the force and power of water. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. Of these drownings, many are […]
Tahoe City, CA…The “Pineapple Express” warm winter storm headed our way this weekend is forecast to be one of the largest in years – with flooding, road closures and utility outages expected to be serious and widespread. Stay tuned for emergency updates by signing up for the Placer Alert notification system (www.placer-alert.org), follow the weather […]
Reno, NV….The Board of County Commissioners declared a State of Emergency in Washoe County, which allows the County Manager to speed up the delivery of resources required to more effectively respond to an emergency and meet the needs of the community during a time of crisis. Below is the latest information regarding an emergency meeting, sandbag […]
