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Flash Flood — Douglas, NV

Sep 12, 2022

Isolated strong thunderstorms with concentrated heavy precipitation cores that initiated along the eastern Sierra caused periods of flash flooding and debris flows in and around the Holbrook Junction area that also closed Nevada SR167 (Highland Way) to the Cal-Neva state line as well.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1055551). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Douglas, NV

This event is one of many recorded floods in Douglas County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

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