A strong push of monsoon moisture fueled a five-day outbreak of thunderstorms over the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin. Numerous storms produced flash flooding and/or severe weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, NEVADA
From 12-JUL-12 17:30:00 to 12-JUL-12 17:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: DRY LAKE
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust occurred at the Desert National Wildlife Refuge RAWS.

Lightning in ESMERALDA, NEVADA
From 13-JUL-12 17:15:00 to 13-JUL-12 17:15:00 (PST-8)
Location: DYER
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Lightning damaged a cell phone tower.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 13-JUL-12 17:49:00 to 13-JUL-12 19:25:00 (PST-8)
Location: SEARCHLIGHT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Nipton Road was closed west of Searchlight.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 14-JUL-12 20:30:00 to 14-JUL-12 21:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Three feet of standing water covered Buffalo near Grand Teton.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 14-JUL-12 20:30:00 to 14-JUL-12 21:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water and rocks were over El Capitan Way between Gilmore and Alexander.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 14-JUL-12 20:30:00 to 14-JUL-12 20:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Fire Department/Rescue

One swift water rescue was performed.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEVADA
From 15-JUL-12 11:30:00 to 15-JUL-12 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: PECK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Beaver Dam Road was washed out near Highway 93.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEVADA
From 15-JUL-12 13:30:00 to 15-JUL-12 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: ETNA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Part of Highway 93 was washed out.

Flash Flood in NYE, NEVADA
From 15-JUL-12 16:00:00 to 15-JUL-12 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: REVEILLE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Water and debris washed over Highway 375 near Reveille Peak.

Hail in CLARK, NEVADA
From 15-JUL-12 21:25:00 to 15-JUL-12 21:42:00 (PST-8)
Location: BRACKEN
Magnitude: 1.25 
Property damage: 50.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter fell in a swath from Summerlin to North Las Vegas.  According to a local body shop, ten thousand insurance claims were filed for hail damage to vehicles.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, NEVADA
From 15-JUL-12 21:52:00 to 15-JUL-12 21:52:00 (PST-8)
Location: WANN
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A spotter estimated a 60 mph wind gust from the same thunderstorm which produced large hail.

Hail in LINCOLN, NEVADA
From 16-JUL-12 16:55:00 to 16-JUL-12 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: PIOCHE
Magnitude: 1.00 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEVADA
From 16-JUL-12 17:34:00 to 16-JUL-12 18:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: PIOCHE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Water came up over the sidewalks and into some businesses along Main Street in Pioche.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 15-JUL-12 12:00:00 to 15-JUL-12 13:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: CHARLESTON PARK
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Several large boulders washed onto Kyle Canyon Road near the Spring Mountain Visitor Center.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, NEVADA
From 12-JUL-12 02:12:00 to 12-JUL-12 02:12:00 (PST-8)
Location: INDIAN SPGS
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This gust occurred at Indian Springs (KINS).