Emergency Updates

Washoe County declares emergency in Hidden Valley

Jun 26, 2026

The Board of County Commissioners ratified an emergency declaration in response to the flash flood event in Hidden Valley that occurred June 19, 2026. Washoe County expects to meet the cost threshold to warrant an emergency declaration that can trigger assistance from the State of Nevada. To date, crews have dedicated more than 1,900 labor hours costing $200,000. They have cleared 5,400 tons of mud and debris and opened and cleared 78 drainage inlets.

photo of a heavy-duty truck cleaning up a mud flow.

Hidden Valley Cleanup

Roads & Stormwater and Utilities crews continued coordinated response operations in Hidden Valley over the weekend. The immediate focus has been public and crew safety, maintaining emergency access, clearing public right-of-way, and assessing stormwater...

Hidden Valley cleanup

Residents in Hidden Valley affected by flooding are encouraged to move soil and debris into the street so that Washoe County Roads can collect and dispose of it. Waste Management will be providing large Dumpsters for household debris and building materials. Please...

Hidden Valley Flash Flooding

Hidden Valley experienced significant rain and flooding yesterday. Washoe County Roads crews are working to clear debris from streets. Here are things to know: The detention basin constructed after a similar flooding event in 2024 held and prevented more...