Heavy Rain — Sierra, California

2018-07-23 · near Sierraville Drwtr Ar, Sierra, California

Event narrative

CO-OP Observer station SERC1, Sierraville Ranger Station, reported 0.64 inches of rainfall in a 6-hour period from 23 July 1100PST to 1700PST.

Wider weather episode

Daytime heating and ample moisture along the periphery of a ridge caused scattered convection over western Nevada and the eastern Sierra July 19th through the 25th. Several storms produced heavy rainfall which led to flash flooding and debris flows. Hail was also reported with some storms.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 778285. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.