A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for the Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden area beginning Wednesday afternoon as thunderstorms are expected to bring heavy rain and the potential for flash flooding through Thursday evening.
The watch is in effect from 2 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday evening. It includes the Bug and Stallion fire areas, as well as Virginia City, Verdi, Sparks and Gardnerville, according to the National Weather Service in Reno.
The main concerns are flooded roads and rock, mud and debris flows in and near active fire perimeters, steep terrain and poorly drained urban areas. Heavy rain from thunderstorms is expected primarily during the afternoon and evening Wednesday and Thursday…