Debris Flow — Elko, Nevada

2022-08-02 · near Charleston, Elko, Nevada

Event narrative

A USGS Hydrologist reported debris flows over the WildCat Burn scar and provided pictures. The Burn scar previously took a direct hit from a slow-moving thunderstorm with radar estimated 1-2/hr rainfall rates. It was previously determined by the hydrologist that 0.25 in 15 minutes or 1/hour rain rates would be enough to produce debris flows.

Wider weather episode

Localized flooding over the Wildcat burn scar occurred when a thunderstorm moved over the scar.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1039727. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.