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Updated:August 12, 2026 3:31 pm PDT

Flood Watch FLOOD WATCH  
Mono County

  Effective: Wed, 8/12 8:19am Severity:  Severe 
  Updated: August 12, 2026 3:31 pm Urgency: Future
  Expires: Thu, 8/13 11:15am Certainty: Possible

Areas Affected: Mono - Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties
 
Alert Details:
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the
following area, Mono County and western Nevada, including the
following area, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 PM PDT this afternoon through Thursday evening.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in rock, mud, and debris
flows in and near active fire perimeters, steep terrain, and poorly
drained urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Heavy rain from thunderstorms primarily during the afteroon and
evening hours today and Thursday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Special Weather Statement SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT  
Mono County

  Effective: Wed, 8/12 3:15pm Severity:  Moderate 
  Updated: August 12, 2026 3:31 pm Urgency: Expected
  Expires: Wed, 8/12 5:15pm Certainty: Observed

Areas Affected: Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Mono - Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties - Greater Lake Tahoe Area - Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area - Western Nevada Basin and Range including Pyramid Lake - Northern Washoe County
 
Alert Details:
At 310 PM PDT, strong thunderstorms continue to develop across the
eastern Sierra and western Nevada. These storms will increase in
coverage northward through the late afternoon.

HAZARD...Wind gusts 40 to 50 mph, up to penny size hail, heavy
rainfall with the potential for flash flooding, and blowing
dust downwind of dry sinks and playas.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible. Heavy rain may cause flash flooding, debris flows
and flooded roads. Blowing dust could lower visibility and
make travel dangerous.

Locations impacted include...
Reno, Carson City, South Lake Tahoe, Fallon, Mammoth Lakes, Chalfant,
Crowley Lake, Sonora Pass, Gardnerville, Virginia City, June Lake,
Pyramid Lake, Lee Vining, Twin Lakes, Lahontan Reservoir, Incline
Village, Toms Place, Bodie, Benton, and Bridgeport.

Information:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.