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Tahoe National Forest

Flood Watch issued July 20 at 12:17PM PDT until July 21 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

12:17 PM — July 21st, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible due to thunderstorms. * WHERE...Portions of east central California, including the following area, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and western Nevada, including the following areas, Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks, streams, urban areas, burn scars, and areas near steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Deeper monsoonal moisture combined with daytime heating will produce scattered thunderstorms Tuesday afternoon and evening. Slower moving storms could redevelop over similar areas, increasing the risk for heavy rainfall capable of producing flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited

Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…

Overview

Tahoe National Forest spans over 850,000 acres of public land in the northern Sierra Nevada, extending from the foothills to the California-Nevada state line. The forest is currently open with low fire danger on both eastside and westside areas. Active prescribed burns are underway at Nyack (200 acres), Madrone Springs (37 acres), and Randolph (9 acres) through February 2026. Notable closures include Yuba Pass Campground, Sierra Campground, portions of the Sand Pond Interpretive Trail, and several trails including sections of the North Yuba Trail and Boca-Loyalton Trail. Lake Fordyce Dam area roads are closed for reconstruction activities. The standard 14-day camping limit per calendar year is in effect. Christmas tree cutting permits are currently available for designated areas. Conditions vary widely across the forest—always check current weather, road conditions via CalTrans, and avalanche forecasts from Sierra Avalanche Center before your trip.

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