Flash Flood — Lyon, Nevada

2025-08-26 · near Dayton, Lyon, Nevada

Event narrative

Nevada Department of Transportation reported flash flooding with mud and debris on US-50 near Bryce Road. Additionally, minor debris and flooding was reported on US-50 near US-95 ALT near Silver Springs.

Wider weather episode

A high amount of atmospheric moisture in the region interacted with a short-wave trough, allowing for widespread heavy precipitation. This was day four of an extended push of monsoon moisture that produced heavy rain, localized flooding, strong outflow winds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1280331. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.