First published Oct 22, 2026, 7:01:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:01:15 PM UTC

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Flood Watch — NWS Reno NV

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Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:36AM PDT until October 23 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

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An official watch covers northeastern Lassen County and Surprise Valley in California, and northern Washoe and northwestern Pershing counties in Nevada, through 5 a.m. PDT October 23. Excessive rainfall could cause flooding, with rural roads, creeks, and drainage infrastructure identified as vulnerable.

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Affected location: Northeastern Lassen County, California, and northern Washoe and northwestern Pershing counties, Nevada

Illustrative image: The Wicomico River at Salisbury, Maryland, USA — Acroterion/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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The alert advises monitoring forecasts and preparing to act if flooding develops.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Flood Watch issued October 22 at 11:36AM PDT until October 23 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

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