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Flash Flood — Nye, NV

Jul 15, 2014

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding across portions of northern Nye county. In the town of Tonopah 1 to 1.5 feet of water flowed through main street. Water and debris were reported flowing across the road on State Route 376 north of Tonopah. Water and debris was also reported flowing across the road 3 miles south of Hadley.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 535166). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Nye, NV

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