Carson River Basin
February 1986
Rain/Rain-on-Snow Event
Light rain began February 12, 1986, becoming heavy on February 15 and diminishing by the 20th. The National Weather Service (NWS) Minden precipitation gage reported 5.14 inches of rain. Flooding in Carson Valley caused closure of one bridge on Highway 395. Deterioration of a tributary dam near Dayton during the storm caused temporary evacuation for about 200 residents. Carson River washed away Weeks Bridge on U.S. Highway 95 Alternate.
Selected Streamflow Peaks
| Site ID | Gaging Station | Peak (cubic feet per second) |
|---|---|---|
| 10309000 | East Fork Carson River near Gardnerville, Nev. | 7,380 |
| 10311000 | Carson River near Carson City, Nev. | 13,200 |
| 10312000 | Carson River near Fort Churchill, Nev. | 16,600 |
Photos
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Video
Aerial view of Carson Valley (30 second video clip).
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