Flash Flood — Carson City (c), Nevada

2014-07-20 · near Stewart, Carson City (c), Nevada

$50K

Property damage

Event narrative

Water over roads and mud debris along and near Center Drive were reported (including pictures and videos) by a fire department official. Extensive damage to streets due to undermining was noted along with minor water and mud intrusions into several homes. One home had up to a foot of water and mud in the garage along with damage to the garage door. The time of the event is estimated.

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 536584. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.