Flash Flood in Washoe County, Nevada

Flash Flood June 19, 2026 · Washoe County, Nevada

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

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding was reported long I-80 between Vista Blvd in Sparks, Nevada and Lockwood, Nevada. Camera networks and law enforcement reported water up to a foot deep, blocking the interstate.

The wider storm

A trough pattern moved into the area on the 18th and 19th. On the 19th, a cluster of strong to severe thunderstorms produced widespread lightning (over 2500 strikes), heavy rainfall of 1 to over 2 inches and several reports of flash flooding in western NV from Stagecoach to southeast Reno/Hidden Valley, east Sparks to Lockwood and Spanish Springs. Hail up to 1' diameter and wind gusts of 60-75+ mph also occurred with these storms as they pushed across northwest and west central NV.

Began near Vista (39.5196, -119.7139).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1340597. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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