NWS: Flood advisory issued for Carson River near Fallon

FALLON, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory for the Carson River near Fallon effective April 19 and lasting through Wednesday, April 26.

Truckee-Carson Irrigation District officials are reporting increased releases out of Lahontan Reservoir.

According to the National Weather Service, "Prolonged high flows are occurring on the Carson River due to the necessary drawdown of Lahontan Reservoir. This has been coordinated by the TCID and local emergency management officials to create storage space for anticipated high snowmelt flows later this spring. These flows are expected to continue for an extended period of time.”

Due to the flooding concerns, the Bafford Lane Bridge is closed for the next four to six months.

Minor flooding to yardsof homes along the river is expected, but homes are not anticipated to flood at this time.