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Life-Threatening Flash Flood Warning in CA–NV as NWS Expands Flood Alerts

Forecasters urge drivers to avoid flooded roads, citing lethal risk in even shallow moving water.

Overview

  • A National Weather Service flash flood warning remains in effect for parts of San Bernardino County, California, and Clark County, Nevada, with life‑threatening flooding reported in low‑water crossings, washes and roads.
  • Riverside County is under a Saturday flood watch during daytime hours, with the NWS warning that flash flooding from excessive rainfall is possible in low‑lying and poor‑drainage areas.
  • In Central Florida, a flood warning for Lake and Volusia counties continues with minor flooding occurring and forecast on the St. Johns River near Astor, where low‑elevation docks and canals face increased risk.
  • Southeast Alabama’s Dale, Geneva and Houston counties have active flood advisories, with forecasters noting ponding and minor flooding from heavy rain.
  • Officials emphasize “Turn around, don’t drown,” advise monitoring county alert systems and CalTrans for closures, and note saturated ground can speed runoff during brief intense downpours.