Flash flood warning for Emerald Fire and Little Valley Fire areas

Submitted by paula on Fri, 10/14/2016 - 9:27pm

There is a flash flood warning on Saturday for the Little Valley and Emerald Fire burn scars.

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued the warning for Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night.

Another band of heavy rain is expected Saturday afternoon with rainfall rates over over 1" in three hours in the areas of the burns. The rain could trigger debris flows and rock falls, which have already been reported across Highway 89 near the Emerald Fire.

These rocks and debris may affect area homes and highways, the NWS said.

Emergency officials should be aware of residents living near, or downhill, of the burns areas as these flows can cause extensive damage. NWS warned that they could be deadly to those in the path.

Motorists need to be aware of their surroundings and watch for the debris, mud and rocks.

The forecast from the National Weather Service:

Tonight - Showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Saturday - Rain, mainly after 11am. High near 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph increasing to 25 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Saturday Night - Rain. Low around 48. Windy, with a southwest wind 25 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday - Rain. High near 52. Windy, with a southwest wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Sunday Night - Rain. Low around 39. Breezy, with a southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday - A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Monday Night - Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Tuesday - Mostly sunny, with a high near 55.

Tuesday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

Wednesday - Sunny, with a high near 60.

Wednesday Night- Mostly clear, with a low around 32.

Thursday - Sunny, with a high near 65.

Thursday Night - Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

Friday - Sunny, with a high near 67.