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Carson Now reader Valence Duarte submitted photos and asked what we knew about ongoing repairs around the city's parks following flooding earlier this month, especially around Empire Ranch and Fifth Street. We asked the city to respond to the question and got a followup by Jennifer Budge, CPRP director for Carson City Parks and Recreation.

On Wednesday, underwater bridge inspectors hired by the Nevada Department of Transportation inspected 12 bridges in the Carson Valley, Minden and Gardnerville areas to evaluate for any potential flood-related bridge damage.

The following information applies to the period of Jan. 23-29:

Flood repairs throughout Carson City are underway, please use caution near repair crews.

Lane closures with traffic controls are at the following locations due to utility/road work:

Inauguration Day in the Nevada state capital is forecast to be snowy, according to reports from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno, which has posted a winter weather advisory until 10 p.m. Friday.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation has again reopened State Route 207, also known as Kingsbury Grade, following repairs to flood-related erosion.

It’s hard to find someone that wasn’t impacted by our recent weather. From heavy rains and flooding to serious snow and ice, everyone in our community was affected in some form. The animals, homeless pets especially, were among those.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – The Nevada Department of Transportation has reopened State Route 342 in the Virginia City and Gold Hill area following damage from last week’s flood.

Lake Tahoe is filling up and is currently holding the most water for the month of January since 2013, according to BLM and USGS hydrology reports.

Another round of precipitation is forecast to arrive in Northwestern Nevada starting Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports, and last at least through Saturday with a chance of rain or snow showers.

MINDEN — With two months of extreme freeze-thaw cycles with above average moisture in Douglas County, many of the roads such as Jacks Valley and Waterloo Lane have experienced an increase in potholes.

There appears to be a reoccurring rumor that Geiger Grade is or has closed, partially due to a mudslide. This is not true. Geiger Grade is open and has been throughout the entire flood and current snow incidents, Storey County officials confirm.

CARSON CITY, Nev. – In just the first days after several northwestern Nevada state roads were damaged by flooding, the Nevada Department of Transportation has let out emergency contracts and contractors are already being dispatched to repair erosion and other flood-related roadway damage. The repairs follow tours of the damage taken by Governor Sandoval and local officials both before and after the flood.

Motorists can expect a breezy and wet commute Wednesday morning into and out of Carson City, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports.

A winter weather advisory is in effect until 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, the NWS said, and a flood advisory continues for the area until 10 a.m.

Flash floods early Wednesday morning prompted the Carson City Emergency Management Operations Center to reactivate, officials said.

Carson City Fire Department, Sheriff's Office and Public Works have responded to multiple areas where flash flooding is underway, said Fire Chief Bob Schreihans. The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Flash Flood Warning until 5:45 a.m. Wednesday for Carson City and Douglas County.

Major flooding from run-off west of Curry Street in South Carson City has resulted in some damage to the Nevada State Railroad Museum property, said NSRM Curator of History Wendell Huffman.

Students in Carson City returned to class Tuesday for the first time in 2017 after a three-week winter break.

The first day of classess immediately followed area flooding over the weekend that continues to affect some parts of the city.

A flood advisory issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno remains in effect for the area.

Flooding along the Carson River around Carson City appears to have peaked in some areas earlier today hitting major flood stage and may be receding some this afternoon. Other areas like Deer Run Road show water levels still rising and peaking as of 3:30 p.m., according to USGS hydrologists.

The Carson River reached flood stage overnight in Carson City, swelling to its flood crest of 10.

By 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, the river was upgraded to a major flood event, cresting over 11 feet.

UPDATE 1:50PM: The Dayton Bridge is open and there is NO intent or need to close the bridge, according to the Lyon County Sheriff's Office. There is a member of the Lyon County Roads Department on site to monitor the debris flowing under the bridge.
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Lyon County Emergency Management has opened a temporary shelter at Dayton High School, 355 Dayton Valley Road. The Carson River reached major flood status this morning in Carson City and will reach this status in Lyon County overnight.

UPDATE 4PM: All roads in Douglas County, including Highway 395 through Carson Valley are open except for State Route 207 Kingsbury Grade.
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Carson City residents are waking up to a drier morning on Tuesday; however the Carson River has risen overnight to Major flood status. The river is running fast and high, at approximately 11 feet.

These photos of the Carson River were taken Monday afternoon along Golden Eagle Lane east of the Northern Nevada Correctional Center off Snyder Avenue.

As of 9:03 a.m. Tuesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno has reported that the Carson River near Carson City has now crested above its flood stage of 10 feet, reaching 11.04 feet, which qualifies as a major flooding event.

The Carson City Emergency Operations Center will close its operation at approximately 5 p.m. today. Damage assessment teams will continue their work through the week.
The National Weather Service states that snow is expected later tonight in the Carson City area, with the possibility of periods of heavy snow. We encourage drivers to exercise caution as road conditions can become dangerous.

8AM TUESDAY: From Nevada Highway Patrol: Highway 395 southbound lane in Carson Valley from Sunridge to Stephanie now open in the No. 1 (left) lane. Traffic now running both north and south.
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UPDATE 6:08AM TUESDAY: Highway 395 through the Carson Valley remains closed southbound, but open northbound, according to the Nevada Department of Transportation, NDOT. Southbound detour at Jacks Valley Valley Road to Foothill.
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UPDATE 5:15PM: Traffic continues to crawl along Jacks Valley Road and Foothill due to the Highway 395 closure.
One lane of Highway 395 northbound has reopened at Stephanie. Southbound is still closed.
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UPDATE 2:45PM: Both the northbound and southbound lanes on Highway 395 are closed due to flooding along the Cradlebaugh Bridge in Carson Valley, said Carson City Undersheriff Steve Albertsen. Southbound Highway 395 motorists are advised to take Jacks Valley Road and connect to Foothill Road. The Nevada Highway Patrol is turning people around at the RV park, he said.
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Cradlebaugh Bridge near Stephanie Way in Carson Valley is beginning to flood into the southbound lanes of Highway 395. Traffic controls on Highway 395 are in effect and a portion of the road is now closed.

Lyon County is still actively engaged in flood operations. Road crews continue to focus their efforts on clearing drainage's and repairing roads that are not under water.

The recent flooding was devastating for some, inconvenient for others. What was the difference? Of course, flood zoning played a large role. But even those in flood areas were better off because of a single mindset, preparedness.
I was personally impressed by the local response.

Here is the Lyon County Emergency Management situation status report for late Monday morning: The Emergency Coordination Center is open. There have been no injuries or fatalities in the flooding events. There have been 25 confirmed structures damaged, with 200 to 400 structures threatened. Road closures and stats:

The Meals on Wheels program is closed today. Seniors are asked to eat their provided shelf-stable meal. Welfare checks are being made on those seniors who th participate in the program. The Senior Center will open at 9 a.m. on Tuesday and will resume normal operations.

Rain is forecast to turn to snow Monday as a cold air front moves into Carson City and Northwestern Nevada, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Reno reports, helping to reduce the flood threat from excessive snow melt and run-off.

As Carson City wakes to clean streets and soggy backyards, city employees have been hard at work throughout the night and will continue Monday to provide damage assessment, debris removal and clean up.

Temperatures have dropped steadily overnight and the river continues to rise.

Carson City Mayor Bob Crowell and Carson City Fire Department Chief Robert Schreihans provide a Sunday evening update regarding the flooding today and more flooding expected Monday in Carson City.