Headline:
Flash Flood Warning issued August 11 at 4:24PM PDT until August 11 at 7:30PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Flash Flood Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 4:24pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 7:30pm
Description:
FFWVEF
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
South Central Inyo County in south central California...
* Until 730 PM PDT.
* At 424 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 0.25 and 0.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of South Central Inyo County including the
southwest portions of Death Valley National Park and Butte Valley.
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.
Flooding is occurring or is imminent. It is important to know where
you are relative to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become
killers in heavy rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or
creeks.
Area Description:
Inyo, CA
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov