Nev. seeks storm relief from Washington, D.C.

Nevada has asked the federal government for disaster relief from the January storms that caused widespread flooding. 

The affected regions include Douglas, Washoe, Carson City, Lyon, and Storey counties, as well the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony, Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe and Washoe Tribe.

The damage from the storms is estimated to be about $15 million.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report