Headline:
Flood Advisory issued July 17 at 5:45PM PDT until July 17 at 7:45PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 17, 2026 - 5:45pm
Expires:
July 17, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...South Central Clark County in southern Nevada...
* WHEN...Until 745 PM PDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water over roadways. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Some
low-water crossings may become impassable.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 545 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Up to 1.5 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Additional rainfall amounts up to 0.5 inches are expected over
the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Searchlight, Cottonwood Cove Campground, Cal-Nev-Ari, Cottonwood
Cove and Nipton Road Mile Marker 3.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Area Description:
Clark, NV
Forcast Office:
NWS Las Vegas NV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov