Flood Watch in Effect for Lassen County CA and Northern Nevada Due to Heavy Rain and Burn Scar Runoff

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A Flood Watch is in effect through 5 AM PDT Friday for northeastern Lassen County and Surprise Valley, CA, and northern Washoe and northwestern Pershing counties, NV.
Heavy rain this afternoon and evening may flood small streams and rural roads. Sediment from the Biscar and S1-Vya burn scars may clog culverts and ditches. Vulnerable locations include remote ranches within and near the scars and US-395 culverts from Stoney Creek Road north to Rye Patch Road.
Runoff may linger overnight. Stay alert and never drive through flooded roads.