Strong supercell thunderstorms produced tornadoes, large hail, and heavy rainfall across western Nevada.

Flash Flood in WASHOE, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 15:30:00 to 21-JUL-08 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: HAROLDS TRAPSHOOT SP
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service hydrologist reported flash flooding across Palomino Valley north of Reno.  Approximately 0.75 to 1.50 inches of rain fell over the area between 4 and 5 pm PDT.  Over 1 mile of Wilcox Ranch Road south of Basque Oven Road was washed out with much debris covering the road.  Some area fences were damaged.  Small hail accumulated 2 to 3 inches deep before it was washed away by the heavy rain.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 15:53:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:53:00 (PST-8)
Location: LA HONTAN
Magnitude: 61.00 EG
Property damage: 0.50K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported that wind gusts estimated at 61 knots (70 mph) destroyed wire fencing near Lahontan Reservoir.  One-half-inch-diameter hail also occurred with the thunderstorm.

Hail in LYON, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 16:14:00 to 21-JUL-08 16:14:00 (PST-8)
Location: WEED HGTS
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported three-quarter-inch-diameter hail 3 miles WSW of Yerington Municipal Airport.

Hail in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 17:27:00 to 21-JUL-08 17:27:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter in Fallon reported one-inch-diameter hail.

Hail in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 17:31:00 to 21-JUL-08 17:31:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A National Weather Service employee reported three-quarter-inch-diameter hail in Fallon.

Funnel Cloud in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 15:00:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:05:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud just west of Fallon.

Funnel Cloud in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 15:25:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:32:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON ARPT
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud north of Fallon.

Funnel Cloud in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 14:00:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: (NFL)NAS FALLON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter located 4 miles southeast of Fallon reported the occurrence of numerous funnel clouds.

Hail in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 14:35:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:35:00 (PST-8)
Location: LA HONTAN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported 3/4 inch hail on U.S. Highway 95 between Yerington and Silver Springs.

Hail in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 14:45:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: LA HONTAN
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported nickel-sized hail.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 14:47:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:47:00 (PST-8)
Location: LA HONTAN
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter located 3 miles east of Lahontan Reservoir reported a 58-knot (67-mph) wind gust.

Thunderstorm Wind in LYON, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 14:49:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:49:00 (PST-8)
Location: SILVER SPGS
Magnitude: 70.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter in Silver Springs estimated wind gusts of up to 70 knots (80 mph).

Funnel Cloud in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 14:54:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:54:00 (PST-8)
Location: LA HONTAN
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a wall cloud and a funnel cloud over Lahontan Reservoir.

Thunderstorm Wind in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 15:15:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter located 1 mile southwest of Fallon estimated wind gusts of 52 knots (60 mph).  Power outages were reported along with areas of blowing dust.

Hail in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 15:29:00 to 21-JUL-08 15:29:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON ARPT
Magnitude: 0.88 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter located 4 miles north of Fallon reported nickel-sized hail.

Funnel Cloud in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 17:25:00 to 21-JUL-08 17:28:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter reported a funnel cloud west of Fallon.

Hail in LYON, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 14:49:00 to 21-JUL-08 14:49:00 (PST-8)
Location: SILVER SPGS
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter located in Silver Springs reported one-and-a-quarter-inch-diameter hail.

Hail in CHURCHILL, NEVADA
From 21-JUL-08 17:34:00 to 21-JUL-08 17:34:00 (PST-8)
Location: FALLON
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained weather spotter located 1 mile southwest of Fallon reported one-and-a-quarter-inch-diameter hail.