May 1, 2006
Areas along the Humboldt River in Pershing County experienced minor to moderate flooding during the entire month of May. Flooding occurred mainly in agricultural and lowland areas and affected pasture, cropland, irrigation structures, and rural roads. Above Rye Patch Reservoir the Tungsten Mine Road bridge near Mill City was closed due to flooding. Part of the lower campground below Rye Patch Dam was flooded, and the Derby-Big Five Road in the lower Humboldt valley was closed.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 5506628). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Pershing County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.