Two rounds of precipitation associated with an atmospheric river brought widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 2 inches in far western Nevada, with much higher rainfall and/or liquid equivalent amounts between 3 and 6.5 inches in the foothills and Carson Range west of Interstate 580 and Highway 395. The higher elevations of the Carson Range received up to several feet of snowfall.

Flood in WASHOE, NEVADA
From 08-FEB-17 10:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CRYSTAL BAY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Twelve to 16 inches of water was running over Mt Rose Highway in the Tahoe Meadows area (near the highway summit) on the morning of the 8th. The highway was closed between Incline Village and the summit until the afternoon of the 9th due to the flooding.

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 06-FEB-17 05:30:00 to 06-FEB-17 20:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 63.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

The Reno-Tahoe International airport recorded a gust to 73 mph at 1934PST on the 6th. Gusts 65 to 73 mph were noted in the foothills along Interstate 580 south of Reno and near the Stead airport.

High Wind in WESTERN NEVADA BASIN AND RANGE, NEVADA
From 09-FEB-17 09:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 13:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Periodic sustained winds over 40 mph with gusts as high as 62 mph were reported in various locations from near Lovelock (Toulon NDOT site) south and west to near Lahontan Reservoir (Bango DRI site) and Fallon (Naval Air Station).

High Wind in GREATER RENO/CARSON CITY/MINDEN AREA, NEVADA
From 09-FEB-17 08:30:00 to 09-FEB-17 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 80.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Widespread gusts between 60 and 70 mph were recorded in the valleys on the 9th, with gusts 70 to as high as 92 mph (Browns Creek Bridge on I-580) in the foothills. Numerous downed trees and power lines were noted, with as many as 7,000 to 8,000 customers without power early in the afternoon, mostly in Douglas County. A big rig was blown over on Highway 395 near Stead. Finally, at least 7 flights into the Reno-Tahoe International airport were delayed or cancelled due to the winds.

High Wind in MINERAL/SOUTHERN LYON, NEVADA
From 09-FEB-17 13:00:00 to 09-FEB-17 16:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 71.00 MG
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Winds over Sweetwater Summit (NV Highway 338) were sustained between 45 and 62 mph with gusts up to 82 mph on the 9th. Elsewhere, Wellington recorded gusts up to 59 mph and the Walker Lake NDOT had brief periods of high winds with gusts as high as 76 mph.

Flood in WASHOE, NEVADA
From 10-FEB-17 00:00:00 to 28-FEB-17 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: RENO STEAD ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain / Snow Melt
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

County officials noted that 13 homes were threatened by waters overflowing from Swan Lake and nearby ditches on the 10th. Flooding continued through May, with the worst threat in March as additional rainfall and snowmelt input from Peavine Peak exacerbated flooding. Significant flooding continued into April before mitigation efforts began to contain the flooding.