Flash Flood — Washoe, Nevada

2025-08-26 · near Sparks, Washoe, Nevada

Event narrative

Minor debris and roadway flooding on South Rock Blvd along both directions near Hymer Ave in Sparks. Additional flooding was reported throughout the city of Sparks, with rainfall estimations up to 1.15 inches.

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 1280332. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.