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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flash flooding possible across Las Vegas valley as triple-digit temperatures begin to drop
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – As triple-digit temperatures begin to decrease for the second half of the week, a flood watch in effect for the Las Vegas valley wrapped up Thursday night. However, chances for more rainfall are expected by Friday. The chances for storms that could bring flash flooding include the Las Vegas valley, Lincoln County, and Mohave County through 11 p.m. Rain, flooding cause closure near I-15, Primm A few pop-up showers were seen west of Mountain's Edge and near Mt. Charleston around 4 p.m. The northwest and east valley saw the most rainfall in the Las Vegas area. Over one inch of rain fell near Primm Thursday night, according to 8 News Now Meteorologist Tedd Florendo. 'With any of these storm chances, flooding is possible, because it could bring heavy rain along with the wind and, of course, vivid lightning,' 8 News Now Tedd Florendo said. RTC of Southern Nevada reported flooding around 5 p.m. along the I-15 northbound on-ramp and off-ramp near Primm, causing a full closure in the area. Flash Flood Warning for Primm and I-15 near Stateline until 8 p.m. due to flooding from over an inch of rain in 20 minutes. Portions of I-15 remain closed shortly after 5:30 p.m. A Flood Advisory for Primm, Jean, and Mountain Pass until 7:45 p.m. due to minor flooding in low-lying areas. Flood Watch for Clark, Lincoln, and Mohave County until 11 p.m. due to the threat of flash flooding from any thunderstorms. There are still more chances of severe storms and rainfall throughout the Las Vegas valley for Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Flooding hits parts of Las Vegas valley after 214-day dry streak ends
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – Flooding occurred in some areas across the Las Vegas valley Thursday night following the first signs of measurable rain in months. A road closure along a ramp from I-15 southbound to the Southern 215 Beltway westbound closed down all lanes. Drivers were asked to avoid the area and use other routes. Another area that was impacted by flooding included Las Vegas Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue in the northeast valley. Thursday brought on widespread rain throughout the day and isolated chances of rain in the evening. A Winter Storm Warning for the mountains was expected until 4 p.m. Friday, according to 8 News Now Meteorologist Tedd Florendo. Water was seen pouring out of a parking garage and into a nearby wash near Flamingo Road and Las Vegas Boulevard. The water flow is normal for the area during heavy precipitation. Lingering rain showers were expected to move into the Las Vegas valley Friday. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
