Torrential rain sparks flash floods on Las Vegas Strip as major power outages leave more than 4,000 residents suffering blackouts
Torrential rain causes flash flooding on the Las Vegas Strip as major power outages leave more than 4,000 residents with power outages
- Fast-moving thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the city and surrounding southern Nevada on Friday, stranding cars and leaving thousands without electricity
- Dirty flood water engulfed the Strip, passed under casinos and circulated under the famous High Roller Ferris wheel on Saturday
- Las Vegas recorded 0.88 inches on Friday, which is nearly three times the September monthly average and was the wettest September day in 11 years
Flash flooding caused severe flooding on the iconic Las Vegas Strip this weekend.
Fast-moving thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the city and surrounding southern Nevada on Friday, stranding cars and leaving thousands without electricity.
By Friday night, more than 5 inches of rain had fallen at the Rhodes Ranch, and more than 1.5 inches was recorded at South Point and at the intersection of Cheyenne Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.
Las Vegas recorded 0.88 inches on Friday, which is nearly three times the September monthly average and the wettest September day in 11 years.
More than 4,000 people were without power in the Las Vegas Valley on Friday evening, according to NV Energy, due to 30 outages.
Flash flooding caused severe flooding on the iconic Las Vegas Strip this weekend
The National Weather Service warned the public not to attempt to cross flooded roads as residents and visitors try to cope
Dirty flood water engulfed the Strip, passed under casinos and circulated under the famous High Roller Ferris wheel on Saturday
The city is prepared for further downpours and remains on a flash flood warning until Saturday evening.
Dirty water swallowing the Strip, under casinos and under the famous High Roller Ferris wheel on Saturday.
Major intersections, including Las Vegas Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue, became blocked after motorists became trapped as roads quickly flooded Friday.
About 700 flights were delayed and more than 100 were canceled due to adverse weather conditions.
The National Weather Service warned the public not to attempt to cross flooded roads as residents and visitors try to cope.
Despite one driver being rescued from their car and several others abandoning their vehicle, a city spokesman said there were no reports of major incidents.
Saturday’s flood watches have been extended from Nevada to southwestern Utah, northwestern Arizona and northeastern California.
The likelihood of further strong thunderstorms could lead to more flash flooding and excessive runoff, the National Weather Service warned.
The city, which is reeling from the floods, is prepared for further downpours and remains on a flash flood warning until Saturday evening
Despite one driver being rescued from his car and several others abandoning their vehicle, a city spokesperson said there were no reports of major incidents.
Fast-moving thunderstorms and heavy rain hit the city and surrounding southern Nevada on Friday
“Emergency management reported continued, extensive flash flooding in the Las Vegas Valley due to rain that fell earlier in the evening,” NWS Las Vegas wrote on Twitter
A cyclist falls Friday while trying to ride through the water near a stranded car in Las Vegas
“Emergency management reported continued, extensive flash flooding in the Las Vegas Valley due to rain that fell earlier in the evening,” NWS Las Vegas wrote on Twitter.
“Throw that frozen pizza in the oven for dinner,” said NWS Las Vegas.
“Please don’t endanger food delivery workers (and by extension, local first responders).”
The storms will move further north into northern Utah and southeastern Idaho on Sunday.