Flood Watch Issued for Portions of Nevada and Arizona
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Flood Watch for multiple areas across Nevada and Arizona, remaining in effect through late tonight.
A Flood Watch was issued on October 11 at 11:55 AM PDT and is scheduled to remain in effect until October 12 at 5:00 AM PDT. The National Weather Service reports that flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible during this period.
The affected regions include portions of northwest Arizona, such as the Hualapai Mountains, Lake Havasu and Fort Mohave, the Arizona sides of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, Northwest Deserts, and Northwest Plateau. In Nevada, the watch covers the Nevada sides of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave, Las Vegas Valley, Lincoln County, Northeast Clark County, Sheep Range, Southern Clark County, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon, and Western Clark and Southern Nye County.
Incoming tropical moisture is expected to lead to widespread shower and thunderstorm activity, which may cause flash flooding. Excessive runoff could result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations, as well as poor drainage and urban areas. Low-water crossings may also be flooded.