Thunderstorm Wind — Churchill, Nevada

2014-07-20 · near (nfl)nas Fallon, Churchill, Nevada

Event narrative

Maximum wind gust measured at the Dead Camel RAWS between 1347PST and 1447PST. Time of gust estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

Moderately high atmospheric moisture with slow-moving thunderstorms brought heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms from the 19th through the 21st. Extensive damage from flash floods and debris flows was reported in Douglas County and Carson City on the 20th. In addition, a large dust storm occurred on the 20th.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 532402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.