Flash Flood Warning Issued for West Central Clark County
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Warning for west central Clark County in southern Nevada until 8:30 AM PDT. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the area.
The warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Las Vegas on October 11 at 5:33 AM PDT and remains in effect until 8:30 AM PDT. Between 0.75 and 1.5 inches of rain have fallen, and flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
Forecasters note the hazard as life-threatening flash flooding caused by thunderstorms. Impacts include life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses.
Locations expected to experience flash flooding include Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Summerlin, Spring Valley, Lone Mountain, The Strip, Centennial Hills, Mountains Edge, Fremont Street, Blue Diamond, Enterprise, Red Rock Canyon, Paradise, Aliante, Southern Highlands, Las Vegas Ballpark, Red Rock Canyon Campground, North Las Vegas Airport, Allegiant Stadium, and Harry Reid International Airport.