Flash Flood — Churchill, Nevada

2009-05-31 · near Eastgate, Churchill, Nevada

Event narrative

The Churchill County Sheriff's Office reported flash flooding near Middlegate Station. The flash flooding was affecting Nevada Highway 722 and U.S. Highway 50 between Eastgate and Middlegate.

Wider weather episode

Thunderstorms brought small hail and locally heavy rainfall to western Nevada.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 179913. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.