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High Wind in Southwest and South Central Elko, Nevada

High Wind February 9, 1999 · Southwest and South Central Elko, Nevada

54
Wind speed (unit not recorded)
$3K
Damage as recorded

The wider storm

A strong storm system brought high winds and heavy snow to much of northern and east central Nevada. Some reported wind gusts were: 67 mph at Wells, 62 mph at both Elko and Spring Creek, 56 mph at Ely, and 54 mph at Winnemucca. Several large trees were blown down in Elko and Ely. The Toki-Ona restaurant in Elko had damage to its sign and the Pizza Hut in Ely had roof damage.Heavy snowfall was also reported across portions of northern and east central Nevada. Some amounts included: 8 inches at Wild Horse, 7 inches at Eureka, 6 inches at Ely and Lamoille, and 3-4 inches between Elko and Wendover.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 5683965. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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