Flash Flood — Mineral, Nevada

2015-07-22 · near Marietta, Mineral, Nevada

Event narrative

Numerous pictures showed the aftermath of a flash flood in the canyon/alluvial fan west of the small community of Marietta. Minor damage was noted to area roads (unpaved) and a wire mesh fence. The time of the flood was estimated from radar.

Wider weather episode

Although much quieter than the early portion of the month, isolated areas of strong thunderstorms and flash flooding occurred on the 18th and the 22nd.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 594782. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.