Flash Flood — Esmeralda, Nevada

2012-09-11 · near Silver Peak Arpt, Esmeralda, Nevada

Event narrative

Flash flooding washed mud and debris over Highway 265 near Silver Peak as well as Highway 95 in eastern Esmeralda County.

Wider weather episode

A low pressure system interacted with deep monsoon moisture to produce widespread thunderstorms and flash flooding. A few storms also produced severe weather.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 402186. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.