Nevada Water Science Center

Flood Chronology of the Carson River Basin, California and Nevada

 

Johnson Wash Flash Flooding

Photos:
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Looking upstream from the Fremont Avenue culvert, Johnson Wash flash flooding, July 28, 2005, Carson Valley, Nev.
Photo Courtesy of Anne Jeton, USGS
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Johnson Wash flash flooding, July 28, 2005, Carson Valley, Nev. Photo south of Johnson Lane and east of Vicki Lane.
Photo Courtesy of Anne Jeton, USGS
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Rapid filling and sedimentation of retention basin west of Vicki Lane and north of Johnson Lane. Johnson Wash flash flooding, July 28, 2005, Carson Valley, Nev.
Photo Courtesy of Anne Jeton, USGS
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Runoff from Johnson Wash under the Vicki Lane culvert. Johnson Wash flash flooding, July 28, 2005, Carson Valley, Nev.
Photo Courtesy of Anne Jeton, USGS
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Johnson Wash at Fremont Avenue, Carson Valley, Nev.
Photo Courtesy of Anne Jeton, USGS
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Flood debris piled around Johnson Wash culvert opposite Vicki Lane. Johnson Wash flash flooding, July 28, 2005, Carson Valley, Nev.
Photo Courtesy of Anne Jeton, USGS

 

Flood Zone Designations and Aerial Images

Flood zone map and aerial images show current use of areas affected by this flood.

 

Highway 50 Carson City

Flood zone designation definitions

Available Flood Information:

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