Quick Fact – Reno Flood

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1950

The Truckee River in downtown Reno, Nevada overflowed, the raging waters swelling high enough to deluge nearby businesses.

One was the Riverside hotel, where 4-plus feet of water amassed in the casino, restaurant and lobby.

Photo from Wikimedia Commons: “Truckee River” by Renjishino

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