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Landslide-induced flooding at Ophir Creek, Washoe County, western Nevada, May 30, 1983

January 1, 2000
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Rapid spilling of 22 acre-feet of water down the steep, 3-mile channel of Ophir Creek killed one, injured four, and destroyed or damaged five houses. Flow evolved into debris flow enroute, and compounded in volume over 30 times.

Citation Information

Publication Year 2000
Title Landslide-induced flooding at Ophir Creek, Washoe County, western Nevada, May 30, 1983
DOI 10.3133/pp1617
Authors Patrick A. Glancy, John W. Bell
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Numbered Series
Series Title Professional Paper
Series Number 1617
Index ID pp1617
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse