A flash flood warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Carson City and south central Washoe County until 8 p.m. Tuesday night.
The weather service Doppler radar shows flash flooding from a thunderstorm on the east side of Washoe Lake. This storm was producing rainfall of 1 to 2 inches per hour and is likely producing flash flooding for areas east of Washoe Lake and was said to be moving north of the Carson City Airport.
Expect excessive runoff from heavy rainfall that will cause flash flooding of small creeks and streams around highways and underpasses.
The warning is for extreme North Central Carson City and extreme South Central Washoe County, according to the weather service.
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