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Flood — Lander, NV

Mar 10, 2023

An AR event brought high winds and snow transitioning to rain, resulting in some snowmelt and extensive flooding in the area of Eureka, NV. An estimated $7 Million in damages occurred with the flooding. Damage coasts have been estimated, and split between the 7 entries from Eureka County. The Yomba Tribe, near the town of Austin, also experienced flooding estimated to be around $5.5 Million in damages.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1082386). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Lander, NV

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

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