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Recent summer thunderstorms put some storm drains in Reno, Sparks, and Washoe County to the test.

In recent weeks, destructive and deadly flash floods have hit several parts of the country, including the Mountain West. A New York Times analysis found the National Weather Service has vacant senior leadership positions at many offices overseeing areas vulnerable to flash floods.

Hurricane Hilary is expected to deliver heavy rain, strong winds and potential flooding to Northern Nevada this weekend and early next week.

Washoe, Douglas, Lyon, and Storey counties have opened warming shelters, and a few Reno casinos have discounted rates for people without power.

Read or listen to news headlines for Thursday, August 25, 2022.

The National Weather Service doesn’t expect Reno to get any precipitation through at least Valentine’s Day.

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