Flood in Eureka County, Nevada

Flood April 11, 2023 – April 12, 2023 · Eureka County, Nevada

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

SR 278 was closed from Carlin to US-50 (88 Mile Stretch). At MM73, Water was reported over the roadway, which caused the highway to collapse (sinkhole). Other areas of flooding were observed, where 12 plus inches of water was reported over the southbound side of the highway. The road remains closed indefinitely.

The wider storm

A Multi-Day Warm-Up with temperatures in the 60s, and mid 70s (first 70 degree day of the year) caused melting of mid levels and some mountain level snow. This caused flooding to occur.

Began near Palisade (40.5549, -116.1866).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1080873. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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