Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued July 17 at 4:11PM PDT until July 17 at 6:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 411 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated
thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Up to 2.5
inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5
inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar and automated gauges.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Jean Dry Lakebed and Roach Dry Lakebed
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.
Area Description:
Clark, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender: