LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Clark County is under a flash flood warning as heavy rain moves into the area.
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas initially issued the warning effective until 9 p.m., later extending the warning until 9:45 p.m.
Southwestern Clark County is projected to be the hardest hit, with Northwest Summerlin picking up 1.38 inches in just 15 minutes, according to NWS.
HAPPENING NOW: Drive safe 🌧️🚙
— KTNV 13 Las Vegas (@KTNV) August 2, 2023
The area of 215 and Summerlin Parkway is experiencing flash floods.
For updates on weather, see https://t.co/aDlGwAKLWo pic.twitter.com/rLpuON2Ao7
Normally dry roads and washes will fill and become dangerous from thunderstorms producing life threatening flash flooding.
⚠️Flash Flood Warning⚠️
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) August 2, 2023
For the northwestern Las Vegas Valley, including Summerlin and Centennial Hills, until 9:45PM today (August 1st).
Some gauges have picked up over a half inch in 15 minutes! Turn around, don't drown! #nvwx #vegasweather pic.twitter.com/yhWb6ybK3D
Some additional locations experiencing the flooding will include:
- Red Rock Canyon
- Blue Diamond
- Summerlin
- Enterprise
- Spring Mountain Ranch
- Rocky Gap Campground
- Red Rock Canyon Campground
Full list of weather alerts available on our website here.
