Flash flooding in Douglas County

Douglas County Emergency Management responded to flash flooding in the Ruhenstroth, Fish Springs, East Valley and Pine Nut areas on Wednesday after receiving several calls after heavy rainfall.

The areas mostly impacted are in the Ruhenstroth area, where there is property damage in the Sawmill and Arroyo Road areas. There are currently nine properties with damage that have been reported. There are active flows of water continuing in the dip sections but the main push of water that reached the canal west of Sawmill Road is now receding.

Private property damage has been reported in the Pinenut 2 area with landscaping damage to approximately 5 properties that we are aware of at this time.

The Douglas County Road Department is assisting in those areas and working to clear roads and debris. East fork Fire and Emergency Management is assisting residents affected in these areas and is in constant contact with the National Weather Service.

Rain and flooding potential will still exist for the next few hours and we continue to monitor.

If residents need immediate assistance, they are encouraged to contact 911. If residents wish to report damage or have questions, but do not need immediate assistance, please contact East Fork Fire Protection District’s business line between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. at (775)-782-9040.

All roads have been Re-opened. Please use caution when driving through affected areas.

For current updates please visit http://www.douglascountynv.gov/