Storm In Washoe Valley

Reno Evening Gazette, May 12, 1876

The rainstorm of day before yesterday visited Washoe Valley in a very severe form. The clouds burst, and large quantities of water fell, washing  away rocks and earth in many places. The sand and earth was washed into Theo. Winters’ house, which is built up well from the ground, and hail-stones fell in such quantities as to form drifts against the fences to the depth of two feet. Wm. Joy’s barn was struck by lightning, one side receiving considerable damage. No loss of life or heavy damage is reported.