Flash Flood — Mineral, Nevada

2015-07-05 · near Basalt, Mineral, Nevada

Event narrative

The Nevada DOT reported a flash flood and rock slide along state route 360. The time of the flash flood is approximate and based on radar.

Wider weather episode

Persistent moderate to high atmospheric moisture combined with daytime heating to produce thunderstorms (many with heavy rainfall) early in the month. Periods of slow-moving thunderstorms combined with the heavy rain to bring flash flooding to western Nevada.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 591491. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.