Flash Flood in Lyon County, Nevada

Flash Flood August 26, 2025 · Lyon County, Nevada

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

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.

The wider storm

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.

Began near Dayton (39.2982, -119.5339).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1280331. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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