Flood in Nevada

Events

153

Deaths

2

Injuries

51

Damage

$714 million

• Flooding in Nevada, January 1 to 17, 19972 deaths · 50 injured · $640 million · 5 eventsThe floods of January l997 were caused by several factors. First, the Sierra and western Nevada had experienced two above normal precipitation years (1995, 1996). Second, a major winter storm December 21st and 22nd 1996 deposited heavy snow in the Sierra and western Nevada.
• Flooding and Heavy Snow in Nevada, March 9 to 22, 2023$13 million · 66 kt wind · 37 eventsAn 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.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Nevada, September 7 to 9, 20141 injured · $9.6 million · 0.88 in hail · 15 eventsA major surge of monsoon moisture aided by Hurricane Norbert just west of Baja California fueled an outbreak of thunderstorms over the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin. Widespread flash flooding occurred.
• Winter Storm and Flood in Nevada, December 30 to 31, 2022$15 million · 82 kt wind · 13 eventsThe strongest winter storm of December passed through the region on the final two days of December. This storm initially produced very high snow levels near 9000 feet on 30 December.
• Flooding in Nevada, January 11 to 12, 2005$20 million · 2 eventsHeavy rains and rapid snow melt caused extensive flooding along the Virgin River and the Muddy Rivers in southern Lincoln and northeast Clark counties. Over 200 homes in the Overton, Mesquite, Caliente, and Littlefield areas were damaged or destroyed by flood waters.
• Flooding and Winter Weather in Nevada, January 7 to 12, 2017$10 million · 8 eventsA strong atmospheric river brought heavy rain with widespread flooding on the 8th and 9th. There was a period of snow on the 7th, as well as freezing rain in some lower valleys into the morning of the 8th.
• Flooding in Nevada, December 31, 2005$11 million · 5 eventsA levee along Steamboat Creek failed and flooded the University of Nevada - Reno agricultural farm in east Reno. Around 1,800 animals were evacuated to higher ground, but 344 sheep drowned in the floodwaters.
• Flash Flooding and Avalanche in Nevada, December 19 to 24, 20101 injured · $3.4 million · 51 kt wind · 21 eventsA series of storms fueled by a tropical moisture tap pounded the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin for several days. Extremely heavy snow and widespread flooding resulted.
• Flash Flood and Flood in Nevada, January 4 to 6, 2008$6.6 million · 6 eventsA powerful winter storm moved through the Sierra Nevada and western Nevada from January 4th through the 6th. Up to 10 feet of snow fell in the higher elevations of the Sierra with 1 to 2 feet in western Nevada.
• Flash Flood and Flooding in Nevada, February 7 to 14, 2017$6.5 million · 3 eventsRain on a much above normal snow pack combined with frozen ground caused extensive flooding across northern Nevada, especially across Elko county.
• Flooding in Nevada, January 1 to 3, 2006$2.8 million · 5 eventsFlooding continued across western Nevada into early January. However, rivers and streams reached flood stage and then started to recede on January 1st. The entire Truckee River was below flood stage by the evening of the 1st.
• Flash Flood and Flood in Nevada, July 24 to 25, 2024$2.5 million · 3 eventsThunderstorms brought locally heavy rain and a flash flood potential along with strong outflow gusts through Wednesday. Abundant moisture and instability were present as noted by the 0.81 PWAT reading from the 23 July 1200Z KREV sounding this morning.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Nevada, September 25 to 27, 2014$607,000 · 55 kt wind · 17 eventsA Pacific storm system brought a period of wind ahead of it, then tapped into deep moisture which fueled severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.
• Debris Flow and Flood in Nevada, August 20 to 22, 2023$501,000 · 84 kt wind · 8 eventsThe remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary caused gusty winds, record rainfall, and flooding across sections of central and northern Nevada.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Nevada, September 5 to 6, 20251 injured · $161,000 · 53 kt wind · 11 eventsA push of monsoon moisture fueled scattered thunderstorms, many of which produced severe weather and flash flooding.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Nevada, March 14 to 16, 2023$148,000 · 11 eventsAnother atmospheric river pounded the Desert Southwest, bringing heavy mountain snow and lower elevation flooding to southern Nevada.
• Flash Flooding and Flooding in Nevada, August 3 to 4, 2016$91,000 · 7 eventsA monsoon moisture push which began on July 27th continued into August 5th, bringing considerable flash flooding and isolated severe weather.
• Flooding in Nevada, May 15 to 31, 2005$100,000 · 5 eventsA much above normal snowpack combined with a very wet spring caused many streams and rivers to rise above flood stage. The Humboldt River went above flood stage from Deeth to Carlin in Elko county and along its stretch in Humboldt county.
• Flood and Hail in Nevada, August 9, 1997$100,000 · 1.75 in hail · 4 eventsSevere thunderstorms rolled across the western part of Las Vegas producing damaging winds and hail. Several power poles were snapped along Charleston Blvd., a trailer was destroyed and signs and roofs in the area received damage from both the wind and hail.
• Flood in Nevada, December 12, 1996$100,000 · 1 eventThe Truckee Canal that failed in Fernley caused damage to homes and county roads.
• Avalanche and Flood in Nevada, February 4 to 6, 20241 injured · $51,000 · 3 eventsThe remnants of an atmospheric river which hit California hard brought locally heavy rain and snow to southern Nevada.
• Flooding and High Wind in Nevada, March 14 to 16, 2023$30,000 · 56 kt wind · 17 eventsAnother in a series of AR events brought valley rain, mountain snow, and high winds. Due to the valley rain, some snowmelt occurred leading to localized flooding.
• Flooding in Nevada, March 17, 2023$50,000 · 2 eventsA mix of runoff from the storm two days earlier, melting snow, and reservoir releases caused flooding of the Meadow Valley Wash.
• Flood in Nevada, May 19 to 31, 2006$50,000 · 1 eventRiver flooding occurred in southern Lyon County during the latter half of May. Areas along both the mainstem Walker River and the West Walker River experienced flooding. The main flooding occurred in agricultural and lowland areas.
• Flood in Nevada, May 1 to 31, 2006$50,000 · 1 eventAreas 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.

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NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24.