LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Since Thursday the Las Vegas valley has been plagued with severe weather. So far the severe thunderstorms have caused thousands to lose power, knocked over trees, and flooded roadways.
State Route 160 at Gamebird in Pahrump is closed due to flooding, people there tell me several intersections are closed. We are heading there for coverage this afternoon @KTNV photo below is Pahrump pic.twitter.com/nuNIscgrjE
— Joe Moeller (@joemoeller44) July 31, 2022
On Sunday, severe weather continues to be an issue. The most current updates about power outages, road closures, and other relevant information can be found in this article.
National Weather Service Las Vegas
Updates from the National Weather Service of Las Vegas can be seen below. This article will continue to share information from them as it becomes available.
Getting reports of flash flooding and mudslides impacting roads in Death Valley.
Travel is not recommended in this area, but if you must, use extreme caution. Never enter a flooded roadway. Turn around, don't drown! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/Pd5uFQuFDb
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 31, 2022
Flash Flood Warning for part of northwestern Clark County until 345PM.
Storms and heavy rain continue to fall on the Sheep Range. Expect flash flooding of low-water crossings, creeks, normally dry washes and roads. Turn around, don't drown! #NVwx pic.twitter.com/76xOfuMfBt
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 31, 2022
4:02 p.m. - Flash flood warning was issued for Central Mohave, Southeastern Inyo, San Bernardino, and Southwestern Clark Counties until 5 p.m.
5:12 p.m. - Flash flood warning issued Southwestern Mohave and Southeastern Clark Counties until 7:45 p.m.
Power outages
Updates regarding power outages from NV Energy can be seen below.
12:25 p.m. - Clark County has 7 power outages impacting 8 people.
12:52 p.m. - Clark County has 3 power outages impacting 4 people.
1:23 p.m. - Clark County has 6 outages impacting 7 people.
1:54 p.m. - Clark County has 5 outages impacting 6 people.
4: 21 p.m - Clark County has 4 outages impacting 5 people.
Flight Delays/Cancellations
Flight Traffic
- According to fly.faa.gov, due to thunderstorms, traffic is experiencing Gate Hold and Taxi delays between 1 hour and 16 minutes and 1 hour and 30 minutes in length and increasing as of 12:51 p.m.
- According to fly.faa.gov, due to thunderstorms, traffic is experiencing Gate Hold and Taxi delays between 1 hour and 1 hour and 14 minutes in length and decreasing as of 3:10 p.m.
- According to fly.faa.gov, due to thunderstorms, traffic is experiencing Gate Hold and Taxi delays between 45 minutes and 59 minutes in length and decreasing as of 3:57 p.m.
- According to fly.faa.gov, due to thunderstorms, traffic is experiencing Gate Hold and Taxi delays between 15 minutes and 29 minutes in length and decreasing as of 4:20 p.m.
Cancellations
- 3:18 p.m. - 57 arriving flights have been canceled and 40 departing flights have been canceled.
- 3:56 p.m. - 58 arriving flights have been canceled and 39 departing flights have been canceled.
- 4:20 p.m. - 50 arriving flights have been canceled and 33 departing flights have been canceled.
Closures
*UPDATE* Road Closed - SR-160/Pahrump Valley Highway both directions at Gamebird Lane in Pahrump
Use other routes. https://t.co/yRXehWhRcR— Nevada DOT Vegas (@nevadadotvegas) July 31, 2022
*UPDATE* Road Closed - SR-160 both directions at Gamebird Lane in Pahrump
Use other routes. https://t.co/yRXehWhRcR— Nevada DOT Vegas (@nevadadotvegas) July 31, 2022
