Heavy rain prompts Flood Advisory for Douglas County, Numbers Fire burn area
The National Weather Service issued a Flood Advisory on Sunday night until 9:30 p.m. for portions of Douglas County, including areas affected by the Numbers Fire burn scar.
Doppler radar indicates heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Some locations that will experience flooding include drainages from Pine Nut Creek into Gardnerville, Gardnerville Ranchos and Junction U.S 395 And NV 756, according to the weather service.
A Flood Advisory for a recent burn area means that flooding and/or debris flows are possible. Residents living in or immediately downstream of burn areas should maintain awareness for potential flooding and debris flows.
"Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles," according to the advisory.
Monitor conditions and emergency management communications. If flooding and/or debris flows are observed, move to a safe area away from the flooding, according to the weather service.