Cleanup efforts are continuing in Hidden Valley after flooding affected the community, prompting officials to ask people to stay away from the area while crews work.
Residents are being asked to push mud and rocks into the roadway so that County crews can dispose of it.
According to an online post from Washoe County, Hidden Valley was hit hard by the flash flood on Friday. Officials said there is significant mud and debris on roadways and advised people to avoid the area as cleanup continues.
The National Weather Service radar estimate indicated approximately 2 ½ inches of rain fell in less than an hour on Friday. Approximately six homes have sustained major damage or have been destroyed by the mud and rocks that flowed through the neighborhood.
Residents are being asked to push mud and rocks into the roadway so that County crews can dispose of it. Household debris must remain separate, and Waste Management has provided four Dumpsters to collect non-organic garbage (carpets and flooring, ruined furniture, etc.).
The Dumpsters are located at:
- Pembroke Drive at Parkway Drive
- Cheltenham Way at Rough Rock Road
- Parkway Drive at Hurst Park Road
- Native Dancer Drive at Parkway Drive
Washoe County is exploring options for impacts to a private stormwater system owned by the defunct homeowners association so that it may be able to hold further rainfall.
Washoe County Manager Kate Thomas will be issuing an Emergency Declaration to be voted on the Board of County Commissioners at a special meeting on Friday that will make emergency funding available for the cleanup. Additionally, Team Rubicon is providing volunteers to help residents clean up their personal property. Washoe County is not permitted to operate on private property. Please work with your insurance carrier or call Washoe311 (3-1-1) to request assistance. It is always a good idea to consider flood insurance regardless of your home’s proximity to a FEMA-designated floodplain. Learn about federal flood insurance programs here.
Hidden Valley Regional Park will remain closed until further notice.
Washoe County said crews are working to clear the affected area and encouraged people to continue monitoring updates. Directing Hidden Valley residents to resources related to the response and recovery efforts following the June 19 flash flood at the Washoe County Emergency Center website.
(Washoe County contributed to this story.)
