High Wind — Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
2002-11-07 · Western Nevada Basin and Range, Nevada
1
Direct deaths
6
Injuries
$250K
Property damage
61 E
Magnitude
Event narrative
Strong wind gusts estimated at 70 mph caused near zero visibility from blowing dust on U.S Highway 95 Alternate just south of Silver Springs in Lyon County. An 11 vehicle pile-up, including one semi-trailer rig , resulted from the reduced visibility. One person was killed in the accident and five others were injured.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5321711. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.