Emergency Updates

Washoe County declares emergency in Hidden Valley

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.

Davis Fire Update Sept 10, 2024

Davis Fire Update Sept 10, 2024

Acres: 5,596 acres Start Date: 09/07/2024 Location: Washoe Valley, Nevada Personnel: 423 Containment:   0% Fuels: Timber Resources:  9 Crews | 4 Helicopters | 39 Engines | 1 Water Tenders | 4 Dozers Community Meeting Scheduled for Tuesday, September 10 – 7 p.m. at...