News Release                                                   

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                      

March 11, 2023                                                                       

Lyon County Urges Mason / Yerington Residents to Prepare for Potential Flooding

Yerington, Nevada – Lyon County is urging Mason and Yerington residents to prepare for potential flooding in the area. On Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 5:50pm National Weather Service (NWS) issued a moderate flood warning on the Walker River near Mason at Snyder Lane. 

Lyon County is monitoring the situation and has activated an emergency operations center to more effectively respond to needs across the county. 

Non-emergency Flood Call Center

For non-emergency flooding related needs, citizens are encouraged to call the flood call center (775) 461-3757. In an emergency, please call 911.

Self-Fill Sandbag Locations

Mason Town Hall Building 55 Bridge Street, Mason, NV 89447

City of Yerington Public Works 215 Towbridge Rd, Yerington, NV 89447 (Behind Raleys)

Visit the Lyon County website https://www.lyon-county.org/ and follow the Lyon County Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LyonCountyNV  for more information.

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