Flash Flood — Lander, Nevada

2023-09-03 to 2023-09-04 · near Austin Arpt, Lander, Nevada

Event narrative

All lanes have been closed on NV-722 from MM 41.51 (intersection of NV-722 with US-50 near Austin), to MM 13. Heavy Rain has caused standing water and flooding in the roadway. Road remains closed as of 13:00 LT 9/4/23.

Wider weather episode

A cutoff low produced multiple days of heavy rain. Hazards that resulted included gusty severe winds, flooding, funnel clouds, hail, and tree damage.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1117767. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.