09/10/2022
Update: Flood Watch issued September 9 at 9:40PM PDT until September 11 at 12:00AM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
Areas Affected
Western Clark and Southern Nye County; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon
Details
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by multiple rounds of excessive rainfall. * WHERE...A portion of southern Nevada, including the following areas, Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon and Western Clark and Southern Nye County. * WHEN...Through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Two to three inches of rain with locally higher amounts over the Spring Mountains could result in significant runoff conditions that results in rapid flash flooding of high elevation trails and roadways. Additionally, lower elevation roads on the west side of the Spring Mountains such as State Road 160 near Pahrump could see flash flooding due to runoff. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood. http://www.weather.gov/vegas.
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued and ensure that you have multiple ways to receive warnings.
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