The entrance to North Fork Trail added a moat to the gate on March 10 after snowmelt flooded several areas around Douglas County.
Photo by Kurt Hildebrand.
Record snows that came all the way down to the Carson Valley floor prompted flooding from one end of Douglas County to the other.
There are residents still dealing with the aftermath of the sudden melt-off that inundated several locations around the county at the beginning of January and then on March 10-11.
A flood awareness event is being conducted by the county 3-5:30 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Douglas County Community and Senior Center, 1329 Waterloo Lane in Gardnerville.
“Bringing vital information as it relates to flood awareness and preparedness is the goal of this program,” said Douglas County Stormwater Program Manager, Courtney Walker. “In partnering with the state and our local agencies, holding an event such as this is a great way to provide information about flooding issues as it relates to our community to be better prepared when we’re impacted by flooding.”
The session is designed to provide residents and businesses in the county with current information and resources to prepare and respond effectively during possible flooding situations.
The Douglas County Stormwater management team will specifically address flood preparedness as it relates to the following:
• Carson River Physical Map Revision
• Smelter Creek Flood Map Revision
• Pine Nut Creek Flood Detention Feasibility Study
• Buckeye Creek Upstream Detention Feasibility Design
• Douglas County Stormwater Master Plan
The information available during the event includes flood insurance, flood preparedness, showcasing the flood model, identifying flood zones for properties, and mapping updates.
Representatives from Douglas County Stormwater, East Fork Fire Protection District, Nevada Department of Transportation, Nevada Division of Water Resources, Army Corps of Engineers, Carson Water Subconservancy District, Nevada Division of Emergency Management, FEMA National Flood Insurance Program, University of Nevada Cooperative Extension, National Weather Service, and more are available to answer flood-related questions.
