Flooding, primarily on Carson Valley's east side was caused by heavy rains from March 11 through March 13, with the rain turning to snow. The rapid rise of the East Fork Carson River during the period of rain caused some damage to a temporary highway bridge. Flooding along Pine Nut Creek caused damaged to nearby ranches.
Meteorological:
Type of event: rain and later snow
Description:
The flood period began with heavy rains on March 11 and continued through March 13, 1938, though rain turned to snow on the 12th. The National Weather Service Minden precipitation gage reported 1.05 inches over this three day period (U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1973).
References:
U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1973, Water and related Land Resources, Central Lahontan Basin, Carson River Subbasin, Nevada and California, Special Report: History of Flooding, Carson Valley and Carson City Watershed, U.S. Soil Conservation Service, Minden, NV. Minden station precipitation data (number 265191) from the National Climate Data Center.
Hydrologic Data:
No Hydrologic Data available.
Photos:
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