Lyon County advises evacuations may be forthcoming due to rising Walker River in Smith Valley
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 4:56pm
Residents near the West Walker River in Smith Valley may have to evacuate given the rising water, officials said early Wednesday evening.
The West Walker River is flowing 3060 cfs at the Hudson Gauge in Smith Valley as of early Wednesday evening. The Nevada Department of Transportation has issued concerns about the river in Wilson Canyon coming out of the banks, said Lyon County Manager Jeff Page
Based upon these factors Lyon County Office of Emergency Management is requesting Lyon County Search and Rescue to assist with notification protocols to residents near the Walker River that the river will rise and they may have to evacuate At this time this notice is advisory only.
Lyon County OEM has partially activated the Emergency Coordination Center at the Admin Complex in Yerington.
There are no injuries, deaths or significant flooding at this time. All efforts Wednesday night are precautions to ensure the public is aware of the potential for high water coming.
