Washoe County Gets Federal Emergency Declaration for Hawk Fire
President declares emergency for Nevada county; public assistance available, but no individual aid for households.
Empire, Nevada FirstAlerts
Everything reported in Empire and within 40 miles of it, at every level — nothing here is filtered out for being local.
Disaster Declarations
10 reportsWashoe County Fire Management Assistance Declared for Hawk Fire
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Washoe County, covering the Hawk Fire that began Aug. 22.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Washoe County, covering the Stallion Fire.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Washoe County, Nevada, covering the Fred Mountain Fire.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced for Bug Fire
Federal fire management assistance has been declared for Washoe County, covering the Bug Fire that began August 8, 2026.
Washoe County Fire Management Assistance Declaration Announced
Federal fire management assistance declared for Washoe County, covering the Callahan Fire from Nov. 11–13.
Severe Weather
5 reportsRed Flag Warning Issued for Surprise Valley, Eastern Lassen County, Northern Washoe County
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning effective September 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. PDT.
Fire Weather Watch Issued for Surprise Valley, Eastern Lassen County, and Northern Sierra Front
The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Weather Watch for Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM PDT, for parts of Nevada and California.
Red Flag Warning Issued for Surprise Valley, Eastern Lassen County, Northern Washoe County
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for August 22, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. PDT.
Fire Weather Watch Extended Through Saturday Night for Surprise Valley, Eastern Lassen County, Northern Washoe County
The National Weather Service has extended the Fire Weather Watch for the region, now in effect until 11 p.m. Saturday.
Heat Advisory in Effect for Parts of Northeast California and Western Nevada Through Monday Morning
The National Weather Service in Reno issued the advisory beginning the morning of Aug. 7, 2026, forecasting highs of 97 to 102 degrees across five zones.
Plane Crashes
1 reportTwo Killed in Piper PA-32-300 Crash Near Empire, Nevada
The National Transportation Safety Board's accident record lists two people on board and two fatalities in the May 17, 2026 crash; the cause has not been determined.