Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 16 at 8:17PM PDT until July 16 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 16, 2026 - 8:17pm
Expires:
July 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...South Central Lincoln County in south central Nevada...
Northeastern Clark County in southern Nevada...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos. Some low-water
crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 815 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.2 and 1 inch of rain has
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Carp, Kane Springs Road, Glendale-Moapa Road,Coyote Springs, and
the Meadow Valley Wash.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
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; Lincoln, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov