More than 1,000 homes have been evacuated in Reno as much of the Sierra's eastern front braces for the worst flooding in a decade.
Emergency officials say residents voluntarily evacuated a total of 1,300 homes in a south Reno neighborhood Sunday as the Truckee River began to leave its banks and drainage ditches started to overflow south of Interstate 80.
Many area roads have been closed, but no injuries have been reported.
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The National Weather Service says the storm that has already dropped several inches of rain in the area is tracking pretty much as they expected.
Truckee River flows should peak about 2 feet above flood stage in downtown Reno by Sunday evening.
They are forecast to crest about 6 feet above flood stage Monday morning in neighboring Sparks, where several feet of water is expected to flood an industrial area where 25,000 people work.
Schools are closed throughout the Reno-Sparks area on Monday. Authorities say they expect Reno-Tahoe International Airport to remain open.
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