A large push of monsoon moisture triggered an extended period of thunderstorms across the Mojave Desert and southern Great Basin. Many storms produced flash flooding and severe weather.

Thunderstorm Wind in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-13 20:50:00 to 21-JUL-13 20:50:00 (PST-8)
Location: BISHOP CREEK
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Power lines were blown down in the Bishop Creek area.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-13 23:19:00 to 21-JUL-13 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: HAIWEE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Burn Area
Property damage: 25.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

A mud and debris flow trapped vehicles near the intersection of Highway 395 and Haiwee Canyon Road. One vehicle was carried a mile and a half by the flow.

Flash Flood in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 14:00:00 to 22-JUL-13 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: BARSTOW
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Deep water flowing on Highway 247 south of Barstow caused two cars to get stuck.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 14:00:00 to 22-JUL-13 15:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: PANAMINT SPG
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 190 was closed at the intersection of Panamint Valley Road due to flash flooding and debris. Debris was also reported on 190 at Townes Pass.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 14:30:00 to 22-JUL-13 14:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CALICO
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 50.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Thunderstorm winds blew down four power poles, knocking out power to all of Fort Irwin.

Flash Flood in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 16:04:00 to 22-JUL-13 17:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: RED MTN
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Debris and rocks washed across Highway 395 at the intersection with Trona Road.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 17:25:00 to 22-JUL-13 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BALLARAT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 35.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Seven cars were stuck in deep, rushing water on Trona Wildrose Road at Panamint Valley Road.

Flash Flood in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 17:42:00 to 22-JUL-13 18:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: FOUR CORNERS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Eight to 12 inches of water flowed over Highway 58 between Highway 395 and two miles east of Highway 395.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 19:00:00 to 22-JUL-13 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LONE PINE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Mud and boulders washed onto Whitney Portal Road and Horseshoe Meadows Road, closing the roads.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 19:00:00 to 22-JUL-13 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: INDEPENDENCE
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

Shepherd Creek and Bairs Creek overflowed, flooding the auto tour road and part of the Manzanar National Historic Site.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 20:55:00 to 22-JUL-13 21:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: DEATH VLY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Rocks washed onto Highway 190 from Furnace Creek north.

Flash Flood in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 22-JUL-13 23:00:00 to 22-JUL-13 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAWS
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Mud washed onto Highway 168 near Gilbert Summit.

Thunderstorm Wind in SAN BERNARDINO, CALIFORNIA
From 20-JUL-13 23:25:00 to 20-JUL-13 23:25:00 (PST-8)
Location: CAMP IRWIN
Magnitude: 52.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Thunderstorm Wind in INYO, CALIFORNIA
From 21-JUL-13 19:00:00 to 21-JUL-13 19:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: BISHOP
Magnitude: 43.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Two trees were blown down by thunderstorm outflow winds. One tree landed on a mobile home.