“We are preparing for catastrophic torrential rains to start Saturday,” said emergency manager and Carson Fire Chief Bob Schreihans. The Carson River crests at 8 feet, and the NWS predicts the river will crest at 11.3 feet mid-Monday, the largest crest since December 2005. Currently, water levels are only at 4.84 feet as of Thursday afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service of Reno, the river is expected to hit flood stage, which is 10 feet, by 4 p.m. Areas along the Carson River may be at a higher risk, as the water is expected to be higher than projected levels, creating concern for the Emergency Management. Monday throughout the area, including in Carson City, Reno, Gardnerville, Virginia City and Stateline, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). If predictions are accurate and the snow level is between 9,000 and 10,000 feet this coming Saturday, it’s a lot of moisture on top of the snowpack and it has to go somewhere.”Ī storm expected this weekend is being compared to the 1997 storm that caused extensive flooding throughout western Nevada when warm rains melted the Sierra Nevada snowpack.Ī flood watch is in effect from 4 a.m. “That rainfall in the mountains brought a lot of water down causing flooding across western Nevada. “Meteorologists are making the comparison because of the heavy snowfall and considerable snowpack in December 1996, which came before the 1997 ‘Pineapple Express’ or atmospheric river between December 30 and New Year’s 1997,” said Stacey Belt, Carson City deputy emergency manager, on Wednesday. Rainfall totals of six to 12 inches are possible around the Tahoe Basin and in the Carson Range with up to three inches of rain in the lower elevations around Reno-Sparks, Carson City and Douglas County, the NWS flood alert says. 11.3 feet would result in major flooding.Ĭarson City officials are asking residents in flood prone areas to use the break in the weather to prepare for this weekend’s upcoming storm. Friday morning: This story is updated to show a revised estimations for the Carson River.Īccording to the National Weather Service of Reno, the river is expected to hit flood stage, which is 10 feet, by late Sunday.Ĭurrently, water levels are only at 3.86 feet as of Friday morning. The phone number is 887-2355 and is for all flood calls and questions that are non-life threatening emergencies.ĩ:30 a.m. Bring your own shovel.Ī non-emergency flood hotline has been established for citizens to call during the storm event. Washington Street, Winnie Lane and Foothill Drive, and the Carson City Corporate yard at Public Works on Butti Way. Starting at noon today, do-it-yourself sandbag filling stations will be available at the 3rd Street parking lot off of Curry Street, Fire Station 52 on College Parkway, Ross Gold Park at Snyder Avenue, Ormsby Boulevard and W. The tool is located at Reno.WM.com – you do not have to be a Reno Resident to find your schedule.
Starting January 9 th, 2017 customers can use Pick Up Day Tool, a new online app to check trash and recycling schedules. Extra Waste stickers will not be necessary for collection of that additional trash.ĭespite the coming storm, the new routes will start next week. Please put bagged excess trash and recycling next to the corresponding cart on your next collection day.
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If a collection truck is unable to service your neighborhood due to storm conditions, WM will provide free extra pick up the following week with the return of normal weather conditions and service. In an effort to reduce storm related collection delays in the future, WM is currently implementing a reroute for it's 3,000 customers in Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Washoe Valley, Dayton and Mound House. Roads that are flooded by storm water or made narrow by ice and snow can be difficult for large collection trucks to safely negotiate. Waste Management is warning its area customers of a possible impact to trash and recycling collection. Ruhenstroth Fire Station Johnson Lane Fire Station Jacks Valley Fire Station Fish Springs Fire Stationģ450 Jacks Valley Road 2249 Fish Springs Road Sheridan Fire Station East Fork Fire District Warehouse Here's a list of Douglas County sandbag fill locations: A number to enter into your cell phones: A non-emergency flood hotline is at 887-2355 for all calls and questions that are non-life threatening emergencies.Ī message from Carson City about preparing for the potential flood:
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