FLASH FLOOD WARNING FOR: Nye The national weather service in elko has issued a * Flash flood warning for... Central nye county in south central nevada... This includes the cities of...Tonopah...Round mountain... Manhattan... * Until 1015 pm pdt * At 715 pm pdt...Satellite and lightning data indicated numerous intense thunderstorms over southwest nye county...And approaching tonopah from esmeralda county...With slow movement and excessively heavy rainfall rates. Flash flooding is likely in and near tonopah over the next 2 hours. Locations near the path of include...Tonopah...Manhattan and round mountain. Excessive runoff from heavy rainfall will cause flooding of small creeks and streams...Country roads...As well as farmland along the banks of creeks and streams. Do not drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. The water depth may be too great to allow your car to cross safely. Move to higher ground. Most flood deaths occur in automobiles. Never drive your vehicle into areas where the water covers the roadway. Flood waters are usually deeper than they appear. Just one foot of flowing water is powerful enough to sweep vehicles off the road. When encountering flooded roads make the smart choice...Turn around...Dont drown.
Posted on: Wed, 06 Aug 2014 02:20:06 +0000
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