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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Reno NV
1259 PM PST Fri Dec 19 2025

.Moderate to heavy rain with high rain/snow elevation (8,000 feet
and higher) Saturday evening through Sunday will lead to significant
rises of rivers, creeks and streams with the potential for minor
flooding.

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Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties-Greater Lake Tahoe
Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Sierraville, Tahoe City, Westwood,
Loyalton, Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Stateline, Glenbrook,
Truckee, Incline Village, Portola, and Susanville
1259 PM PST Fri Dec 19 2025

...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM EARLY SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Portions of California, including the Greater Lake Tahoe
  Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, including
  the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson
  near Woodfords. Portions of western Nevada, including the Greater
  Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From early Sunday morning through Monday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in significant rises of
  rivers, creeks, and streams. Small streams and creeks may overflow
  their banks. Flooding is most likely in urban, low lying, and poor
  drainage areas. Rockfall is also possible in areas of steep
  terrain. No mainstem river flooding is currently forecast, but the
  Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson near
  Woodfords are expected to exceed action stage and minor flooding
  is possible in these areas. The Susan River near Susanville may
  experience additional rises mid next week.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below
    recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. Look
    for river forecast updates at CNRFC.NOAA.GOV
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Reno NV
131 AM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

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Greater Lake Tahoe Area-Greater Lake Tahoe Area-
Including the cities of Stateline, Incline Village, Tahoe City,
Markleeville, South Lake Tahoe, Truckee, and Glenbrook
131 AM PST Sat Dec 20 2025

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM PST
MONDAY FOR LAKE TAHOE...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph and
  waves 2 to 4 feet for Lake Tahoe.

* WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Small boats, kayaks and paddle boards will be prone to
  capsizing and should remain off lake waters until conditions
  improve.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a
sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing
boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

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