Flash Flood — Esmeralda, Nevada

2014-08-05 · near Blair Jct, Esmeralda, Nevada

Event narrative

Mud and debris washed onto Highway 265.

Wider weather episode

A major surge of monsoon moisture brought an outbreak of thunderstorms to the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin, with the most activity on the 3rd and 4th. Widespread flash flooding and severe weather occurred.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 538833. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.