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Flash Flood — Lyon, NV

Jun 11, 2023

An upper low that settled over southern NV/UT encouraged the return of greater thunderstorm coverage during this period with near severe storms bringing heavy rain and flash flood concerns to the region. These strong storm cells also brought along gusty, erratic winds, small hail, and plenty of lightning. Slightly below normal temperatures continued before returning to near normal the middle of upcoming week.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 1140126). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Lyon, NV

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