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A levee along Steamboat Creek failed and flooded the University of Nevada - Reno agricultural farm in east Reno. Around 1,800 animals were evacuated to higher ground, but 344 sheep drowned in the floodwaters. The Industrial Area in east Sparks suffered flooding, with an estimated 900 business reporting damage. Greg Street was impassable in many locations. Some areas near Glendale Avenue were covered with four feet of floodwater. A health hazard was created when raw sewage contaminated floodwaters in the Spice Island Drive area of Sparks. In downtown Reno all bridges across the Truckee River were closed. Flooding also occurred at the base of Mt. Rose Highway at its intersection with U.S. Highway 395. The Toll Road area near Steamboat was flooded, and Nevada Highway 341 (Geiger Grade) was closed.The rain-saturated soil caused trees to topple onto power lines in Incline Village. Sierra Pacific Power Company reported that around 3,000 people were without power on December 31st.
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Election updates: Catherine Cortez Masto wins reelection in Nevada
The RGJ's Election blog is now live. Check for updates throughout the day to see what's happening as Nevada counts ballots.
2022 Election Results Live Blog: Laxalt concedes Senate race to Cortez Masto – The Nevada Independent
Verdi man wanted by CHP arrested in Placer County | News | 2news.com
The California Highway Patrol responded to the scene and took over the investigation, including custody of Burgoyne.
NV Energy Reports Power Outages Now Restored in Reno-Sparks | News | 2news.com
Nearly 6,000 residents were without power in Reno-Sparks on Wednesday night.
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Power Outage FAQs
What is Power Outage?
Power outage (also called a power cut, a power blackout, power failure or a blackout) is a short-term or a long-term loss of the electric power to a particular area.
What Causes Power Outages?
- Severe weather (high winds, lightning, winter storms, heat waves, rain or flooding can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Other damage to electric transmission lines (vehicle accidents, trees, and animals can cause damage to power lines or equipment);
- Repairing, maintenance or upgrades on power lines and equipment.
What are the Top Outage Safety Tips?
- Stay away from the downed power lines, park vehicles in protected areas;
- Unplug appliances and electronics, limit cell phone use to conserve battery life;
- Use portable generators outdoors only, well away from open windows and doors;
- Pack perishable foods into a cooler, keep refrigerator and freezer doors shut as much as possible.
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Verdi, Nevada
| City | Verdi |
| County | Washoe |
| State | Nevada (NV) |
| Country | United States |
| Zip Codes | 89439 |
Out on Deerwater Dr in Verdi
Electricity is out in at least the whole park!