The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood warning for Alpine County in California and Douglas County in Nevada.

They said it's in effect until 8:30 p.m.

They said at 5:25 p.m. doppler radar showed thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the Carson Range west of Foothill Road.

They said up to 1.5 to two inches of rain has already fallen.

National Weather Service says flash flooding is expected. Additional rainfall amounts of one to 1.5 inches are possible in the area.

They said flash flooding, rock and debris flows are possible in areas of steep terrain.

They are warning residents not to attempt crossing flooded roads. They said most flooding deaths occur in vehicles.

National Weather Service says there's also a Flood Advisory for Storey County and southern Washoe County.

They said heavy rainfall is expected for Reno, Sparks, Spanish Springs and portions of I-80 east of Reno to Patrick.