Heavy Rain — Lyon, Nevada

2018-05-21 · near Wellington, Lyon, Nevada

Event narrative

Mesonet station SMVN2, Smith Valley NOAWRC (elevation 4848 feet) reported 0.51 inches of rainfall in a two-hour period from 21 May 1640PST to 1840PST.

Wider weather episode

A closed upper low moved south over southern Nevada and persisted in that area through much of the 22nd, which caused showers and thunderstorms to become widespread across western Nevada and the eastern Sierra.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 762627. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.