Flood Watch for Northeast California/Northwest Nevada and Lake Wind Advisory for Lake Tahoe

A Flood Watch is in effect through 5 AM PDT Friday (October 23, 2026) for northeastern Lassen County and Surprise Valley, California, and northern Washoe and northwestern Pershing counties, Nevada. Heavy rain of 0.5–1.5 inches, with isolated totals of 2 inches or more, could cause flooding of small streams and rural roads. A Lake Wind Advisory has also been issued for Lake Tahoe from 8 PM Friday, October 23, through 8 AM PDT Saturday, October 24, with east winds of 10–20 mph and gusts up to 40 mph, creating hazardous conditions for small craft.