[EAS] Flash Food Warning Problems

[Adrienne Abbott]

An example of the limitations inherent in the National Weather Service technology. 

Flash Flood Warning Canceled:  The National Weather Service in Reno has canceled the flash flood warning for northern Lyon County after concerns that the Southwest Dayton Retention Pond, located south west of Dayton Valley Road, could overflow.
Lyon County Emergency Management has since reported that flood waters are receding, though still flowing in the drainages, and there is no threat remaining to life or property at this time. 
Responding to the concern of a "Dam Failure" Lyon County explained that they requested the National Weather Service to activate the Emergency Alert System to notify residents of potential flash flooding and unfortunately the only category that this event would categorize as was a dam failure. The NWS followed the appropriate protocols and Lyon County says they are grateful for their cooperation. 
Lyon County recommends that the public keep all of their flood mitigation measures in place for at least a month. 

Adrienne