Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo smiles during the 2023 State of the Schools address at Resorts World Las Vegas, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023.
Monday, May 29, 2023 | 8:17 p.m.
A state of emergency has been declared in Northern Nevada due to flooding, mudslides and other issues resulting from seasonal water runoff, Gov. Joe Lombardo’s office announced this evening.
The declaration allows the state, impacted counties and tribes to receive federal assistance to repair damaged infrastructure and mitigate further flooding.
Lombardo’s office said impacted areas include: Churchill County, Douglas County, Elko County, Eureka County, the Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe, Humboldt County, Lincoln County, Lyon County, Storey County, and the Walker River Paiute Tribe.
“Tonight, I am declaring a state of emergency due to the impact of the unprecedented snowmelt across northern Nevada,” Lombardo said in a statement. “As snowmelt flooding threatens infrastructure damage to our communities, I urge all residents to follow local guidance, remain alert, and to proactively plan transportation routes.”
