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Flash Flood in Elko County, Nevada

Flash Flood August 10, 2022 · Elko County, Nevada

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

The MIC at the Elko office reported that 1 to 2 miles east of the South Fork Reservoir, a wash on the east side of the lake filled and overflowed. It was also noted that the overflowing water picked up some debris or had some mixed in it. The water overflowed onto the road for a few inches of depth. Additionally, it was noted that the road that goes around the lake has a steep cliff, and mud and dirt came down the cliff onto the road. This occurred inside a Flood Advisory that was in effect for the area.

The wider storm

Multiple areas reported flooding over roadways, along with some material that traveled with it between the afternoon of the 10th and the morning of the 11th, due to heavy rains in multiple areas.

Began near Hunter (40.6812, -115.7606).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1039971. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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