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.
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 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...
Residents can get their first look at the EnvisionWashoe2040 project and find links to project surveys at Info Hubs starting in December.
Washoe County will begin the final removal of HESCO barriers along Lemmon Drive today, and restore the roadway slopes and stormwater ditches along the route. The work will start on the southern end of Lemmon Drive around Patrician Drive and work north over the next several months, removing flood barriers and restoring driveways, removing trash and waste materials, and restoring roadsides and stormwater ditches.
Lemmon Drive to reopen later today, and crews are clearing debris and plowing roads throughout Washoe County
Commissioner Alexis Hill invited residents to join her for an online Q & A to discuss topics of importance to the communities of Incline Village/Crystal Bay. A panel of experts was on hand to help answer questions and share updates. Also featured are questions that weren't addressed due to time constraints.
Vacancy is to Represent Commission District 4 on the Board of Adjustment
Commissioners adopt ordinances and fees for short-term rentals in unincorporated Washoe County
