Debris Flow — Storey, Nevada

2025-07-27 · near Virginia City, Storey, Nevada

Event narrative

Flash flooding leading to rockslides was reported by Storey County social media along Six Mile Canyon Rd.

Wider weather episode

During the late afternoon and evening of the 27th, intense thunderstorms produced significant rainfall and hail throughout the greater Reno metro area. This lead to several reports of flooded buildings as well as road closures due to flooding.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1270565. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.