Localized floods ongoing, Carson River rising in Carson City, Carson Valley and Lyon County

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.

As of Sunday afternoon, waters are rising toward Action level. At this level, the flood threat and localized overbank flows begin in lowest areas from Genoa to Fort Churchill, including Carson City and Dayton along the Carson River. Go here for updated Carson River hydrology graphs.

Especially flood prone areas include: lower Carson Valley, the Willow Bend area of Genoa; the Empire, Stewart, and Mexican Dam areas, Pinion Hills and Brunswick Canyon. Preparations for flooding should begin in these areas if river forecast to exceed flood stage. About 5200 cfs with about a one in 5 chance of occurring any year.

The Carson River near Fort Churchill isn’t expected to reach the 10 foot flood stage, according to mapping, but, of course that may change. For now at least, the weather service says the maximum flow will be 6.19 feet. Lyon County Emergency Management is continuing to prepare by cleaning drainage locations, supplying sand bag locations and monitoring storm activity.

Lyon County has received multiple inquiries about the bridge in Dayton. County Manager Jeff Page explains that crews have been and will be monitoring the bridge. They have pre-staged equipment near the bridge to be used to remove debris to ensure that the bridge remains open. Follow Lyon County flood information here.

Lyon County urges those in flood prone areas to prepare for flooding. Have sufficient food, water and medication to last several days. The Lyon County Emergency Coordination Center has been partially activated to coordinate preparedness activities with the State Emergency Operations Centers and surrounding counties.

Even with crews working nonstop to unclog drainages, mud and debris fields are hampering efforts. There are mud flows on Edmonds, Damon, Clearview, Valley View, Ash Canyon and into the Deer Run Road area.

Public works is working on drainages, culverts and unclogging them, both around the west side of Carson City and the east side around the Carson River, which is nearing its banks. Go here for a real-time map of the areas in Carson City experiencing flooding. Go here for the water flow map of the Carson River near Carson City, which is expected to hit maximum flood stage by Monday.

Satellite images show heavy rain will begin to fall in the next couple of hours.

An atmospheric river will produce a period of intense rainfall across the Sierra and western Nevada that will lead to widespread flooding Sunday and Monday. Around 8-12 inches of rain is forecast along the Sierra crest with 5 to 10 inches possible west of Highway 395 and then 2 to 5 inches along and east of Highway 395.

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.

Residents are urged to take personal precautions because of the heavy rainfall and high potential for flooding, she said.

Non-emergency flood-related events in Carson City can be reported to the city by calling (775) 887-2355. However, residents should refrain from calling 9-1-1 for non-emergent matters.

The Carson City Emergency Operations Center encourages residents to visit www.carson.org/flood to stay up-to-date on the weather, road closures and resources that are deployed across the city. In addition, all official public information that is released from the Emergency Operations Center will be posted to the flood site.

Residents should plan to stay off roads that are susceptible to flooding.

An evacuation center has been established at the Latter-Day Saints Church, 411 S. Saliman Street, just south of Carson High School.

The center is open and able to assist residents who have lost power or are experiencing flooding.

If you have pets you need to bring to the shelter, the Nevada Humane Society will accept pets and take them to its shelter located at 549 Airport Road.

The Nevada Humane Society is open and will accept pets for those residents that need to evacuate. Carson City responders are out in the field and are assisting residents as incidents arise.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Warning for the river regions. Go here to read the current warning.
Carson City sandbag location are:

— City's public works yard located at 3505 Butti Way
— Third Street parking lot off of Curry
— Fire Station 52 at College Parkway
— Ross Gold Park on Snyder Avenue
— Ormsby Boulevard and West Washington Street

Lyon County has placed sand and sandbags at the following locations. All sandbags must be filled by the users.
— Lyon County Animal Services – Hwy 50 (just East of Ramsey Cutoff).
— Stagecoach Community Center – 8105 Hwy 50.
— Dayton Utilities Keystone Property – 404 Keystone Dr.
— Fire Station 35 – 231 Corral Dr.
— Fire Station on Dayton Valley Rd – 460 Dayton Valley Rd.
— Dayton Utilities Yard (outside of the gate) – 200 Lakes Blvd
— Mound House Fire Station – 56 Red Rock Rd.
— Silver City Community Center – 385 High St.
— South Lyon County Sandbag Locations
— Fire Station 40 in Smith Valley – 1 Hardie Ln, Smith Valley.
— Mason Town Hall – 55 Bridge St, Mason.

Here is the current list of public sandbag fill sites within Douglas County:
— Sheridan Fire Station, 980 Sheridan Lane. Sand is located behind the station in the upper parking area
— Genoa Fire Station, 2298 Main Street; sand is located behind the station in the upper parking area
— Jacks Valley Fire Station, 3450 Jacks Valley Road, sand is located in the front parking lot, east side of station
— Johnson Lane Fire Station, 1450 Stephanie Lane. Sand is located in parking lot, west side of station
— Fish Springs Fire Station, 2249 Fish Springs Road. Sand is located in parking lot rear of building
— Ruhenstroth Fire Station, 2008 Pinto Circle. Sand is located in lower parking lot, west side of building
— Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center, 4001 Carter Drive. Sand is located in front parking lot.
— Fire District Warehouse, 941 Mitch Drive. Sand is located front parking lot, north side
— Zephyr Cove Park, Hwy 50 and Warrior Way. Sand is located at the upper parking lot