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Carson City staff is expecting rain from the arriving storm to continue through Thursday. There will be periods of heavy rain and high winds with gusts between 70 to 80 miles per hour.

CARSON CITY — Due to flooding that occurred this morning, a 100-foot section of Combs Canyon Road, an 1/8 of a mile south of the Lakeview Road intersection will be closed to one lane of travel.

Carson City Public Works crews are mitigating flood prone areas Tuesday and will address concerns accordingly. The storm drain system is operating at capacity, resulting in water in roadways and localized intersection flooding. When the storm drains are at maximum capacity water can be observed flowing outwardly.

This is a normal response. All personnel are at their full ability assisting citizens.

A series of street projects are being proposed by the Carson City Public Works Department for the next fiscal year, Carson City Transportation Manager Patrick Pittenger said.

Following his re-election for a third and final term, Carson City Mayor Robert Crowell is optimistic about what's ahead for the Nevada state capital in 2017.

He delivered his State of the City speech Monday night to dozens inside the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, reviewing the city's successes and challenges from 2016 while also reassuring residents about the future.

With more than six inches on the ground already in places around Carson City, the area is about to get hit again with an even stronger winter storm very early Sunday morning through Monday morning.

Here is the 2017 State of the State presented by Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval.

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.

Carson City is taking the current break in winter weather to address the recovery process. Public Works is leading Damage Assessment teams, which are comprised of Public Works, Parks, Recreation & Open Space, Fire Department and State Division of Emergency Management assessors to evaluate the damage inflicted across the city. Parks, homes, trails and infrastructure, like sidewalks and roads, were impacted.

The Carson City Landfill is closed until Monday, Jan. 16, due to flooding as a result of the recent storms.
If you have any questions or concerns please call Carson City Public Works at (775) 887-2355.

UPDATE 722AM: Heavy rains have caused significant mud flow and standing water on the majority of the County Roads in central Lyon County.

Pottassi Road and Rancho Road in east Dayton Valley have significant water flowing down them with numerous structured threatened. Central Lyon Fire is attempting to evacuate a family who's home is reportedly taking water.

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.

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.

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.

Here are photos taken from Carson Now readers of the various flooding events in Carson City and Dayton areas.
Flooding is currently impacting much of the region. By late tonight into Monday storms are going to get colder with significant snow accumulation expected Monday through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.

With localized drainage flooding happening in many areas around the capital city region today, the Carson River near Carson City is rising and expected to reach peak flood stage Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

With heavy rain arriving and local flooding looking likely, Carson City Public Works crews were out in full force Sunday morning clearing streets of debris and slushy snow piling around drainages.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval has declared a state of emergency due to the severe weather system developing in Northern Nevada and the consequent danger to life and damage to property, said Carson City Deputy Emergency Manager Stacey Belt.

Carson City emergency managers have produced a video for residents ahead of anticipated flooding throughout western Nevada expected from an an atmospheric river weather event over the weekend.

With one last dry day left ahead of the approaching atmospheric river weather system, emergency management officials in Carson City, Lyon and Douglas counties are urging residents to prepare now in anticipation of weekend flooding throughout the region.

YERINGTON, Nev. — The Lyon County Emergency Management Team completed final plans Friday for the predicted weather and flood event for this upcoming weekend.

County resources are being pre-positioned to monitor and respond to potential flooding. Lyon County is working with the Nevada Division of Emergency Management, National Weather Service and surrounding counties for the past week to prepare for this event.

Imagine a long, narrow river in the sky about 250 to 375 miles wide, moving along with the weather. It transports water vapor with a flow several times faster than the water at the mouth of the Mississippi River. A river that, when it hits land, releases 30-50 percent of the area's annual precipitation in the form or rain or snow in just a couple of days.

Am I the only one suffering flashbacks to the Flood of ’97? It is soggy out there with no signs of letting up soon. Please drive carefully, some of those puddles may be deeper than they look. If the kids are getting cabin fever on their winter break, head to the Carson Library for Lego Club this afternoon. Thursday always offers karaoke: the boys of J and M Productions host it at Jimmy G’s Cigar Bar. If your motorcycle is feeling neglected in the garage, head to Battle Born Harley for their monthly Bike Night, and commiserate with fellow riders over a game of pool, a pint, or some darts.

With the current storm still producing rain around the Carson City region, forecasters have turned their attention to the next system that will arrive this weekend bringing warmer conditions, rising snow levels and the potential for flooding.

I know it's hard to think about summer whilst scraping ice off your windshield, but the Community Discount Registration Event for Epic Rides at the Firkin and Fox will have you blissfully dreaming of bike rides in June. It's family fun at the Carson Library's Movie Night: bring the kids down for Finding Dory. Jazz it up with the Shipleys at Living the Good Life. Digital artists, or aspiring ones, will find camaraderie at Wired Wednesday. This month's meeting at Paradise Salon Spa Wellness will cover the upcoming City Wide Film-making Competition.

WEDNESDAY:

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow. Snowy days make the perfect backdrop for a day curled up with a book. If you’re participating in the Library Winter Read-athon, tear yourself away from your cozy spot and go log in your hours this afternoon.

Well, 2017 blew in with a vengeance and brought the snow along with it. It’s a very chilly start to the new year, but at least the wind has died down. I’ll leave predictions of accumulation up to the weather gurus, but if you don’t need to drive in the icy conditions, stay safe and cozy at home. Christmas tree recycling begins today in Carson City. Leave your tree, sans decorations and cut into three foot sections, out by your curb on your regular trash day. Be safe out there, stay warm, and good luck with all your resolutions.

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