Washoe County seeks public feedback on Master Plan
Envision Washoe 2040 is the long-term plan for development and growth, and the public is invited to provide feedback as the plan is being developed.
Aug 22, 2023
With seasonal flooding always possible, Washoe County reminds residents to prepare now
With more than 16,000 residential properties in Washoe County located within a flood hazard area, now is the time for all Washoe County residents to prepare for potential flooding.
Washoe County prepares for atmospheric river and localized flooding
The National Weather Service has forecast an atmospheric river in the Reno-Tahoe region beginning Thursday. This is expected to bring heavy rainfall on top of a significant snowpack and full creeks and ditches. Washoe County has been preparing for winter weather, monitoring conditions and proactively initiating preplanned responses in known trouble areas.
Washoe County offers online appointment reservations with CSD
CSD is making it easier for residents to connect with experts in the fields of planning, engineering, and building at no charge to discuss their development projects. This is an opportunity to meet online, on the phone, or in person one-on-one with these experts.
Storm water preparations at Swan Lake
We are well into a new year, and “atmospheric river” is the phrase of the day. We have seen back-to-back storms bring a mix of snow and rain to the entire region and in some areas we have already seen localized flooding. In response the Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) is in a “monitor and measured response” status. What does this mean?
Washoe County Community Services Department storm update
About half the CSD on-call crew was called in this morning to manage water of the roadway at Sierra Manor and Monte Vista. With the rain turning to snow at higher elevations, crews are switching to plowing as needed. Additionally, Incline Village received 3”-5” of snow early this morning and there is a full crew plowing in the north Lake Tahoe area.
Washoe County Community Services Department prepares for series of winter storms
The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the coming week, with five wet storm systems bringing significant rain (1”-4") to lower elevations and snow to the mountains. Washoe County Community Services Department (CSD) developed an operations plan for the storm events and is prepared to mitigate localized flooding.
Washoe County reminds residents to prepare for seasonal flooding
With summer rapidly approaching and temperatures rising, flooding is a topic often overlooked in the high-desert climate of Washoe County. However, this is the exact time of year that the Washoe County Community Services Department is reminding residents to prepare for localized seasonal flooding and secure their flood insurance before it’s too late.
Washoe County warns public of rise in fraudulent short-term rental listings
Washoe County Code Enforcement has been made aware of several fraudulent listings for Short-Term Rentals (STRs) on largely ungoverned platforms, including but not limited to Craigslist. The fraudsters will locate photos of a property on real estate or rental...
Washoe County launches public feedback campaign on its Master Plan, Envision Washoe 2040
Residents can get their first look at the EnvisionWashoe2040 project and find links to project surveys at Info Hubs starting in December.