Las Vegas in Clark County and Pahrump in Nye County were hit by monsoon storms earlier today.
Several roads were flooded near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and in Pahrump.
Rain moved back into the Las Vegas valley in the late afternoon.
6:18
The National Weather Service issues a Flood Advisory for central Clark County.
⚠️6:18 pm PDT - A Flood Advisory has been issued for Central Clark County including Henderson, East #LasVegas, and McCarran International Airport. 🌧️
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 27, 2021
Minor flooding is already occurring and expected to continue. Do not attempt to drive through flood waters!#NVwx #VegasWeather pic.twitter.com/LPhPdAJ8tI
5 P.M.
The City of Las Vegas says its employees have been busy cleaning up from Sunday night's storms.
Remnants of strong winds 🌬️ , pouring rain 🌧️ & flashes of lightning ⚡ from this weekend's storms lingered across #Vegas Monday.
— City of Las Vegas (@CityOfLasVegas) July 27, 2021
Our crews spent the day clearing debris, damaged trees 🌳 & other hazardous materials.
They also checked washes to make sure floodwaters flowed. pic.twitter.com/XFCbZerNlG
3:30 P.M.
The Regional Transportation Commission says both directions of Rainbow Boulevard are now open at Blue Diamond Road.
#FASTALERT
— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) July 26, 2021
7/26/2021 3:30 PM
North Rainbow is now Open in Both Directions
at Blue Diamond
1:45 P.M.
Rain starting to move out of Pahrump area.
Radar is finally starting to dry out in Pahrump but the flood threat remains. Flash Flood Warning in place for another hour with a rain gauge in the area measuring close to 2” since 11AM. Please remember most flood deaths occur in vehicles, NEVER drive across flooded roads! @KTNV pic.twitter.com/BF0zdvilOS
— Dani Beckstrom (@danibeckstrom) July 26, 2021
1:15 P.M.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Central Inyo County, including Death Valley, until 5:15 p.m. PDT.
1 P.M.
All county offices in Pahrump and Town of Pahrump offices are closed for the remainder of the business day Monday to the public due to heavy flooding at various government facilities and on roadways.
The closure includes the courts.
People are encouraged not to travel and avoid Highway 160, Calvada Boulevard, Dandelion Street, and Homestead Road.
12:35 P.M.
Many flooded streets reported in the Pahrump area. A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for Southern Nye County, including Amargosa Valley and Lathrop Wells, until 3:45 p.m. PDT.
⚠️ FLASH FLOODING in Pahrump along Highway 160 ⚠️
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 26, 2021
Do not attempt to cross! Water is flowing and can sweep away your vehicle!!! #NvWx pic.twitter.com/ihyLCKvb3P
12:10 P.M.
North Rainbow Boulevard is closed in both directions at Blue Diamond Road because of flash flooding.
#FASTALERT 12:09 PM, Jul 26 2021
— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) July 26, 2021
Due to flooding
North Rainbow is Closed in Both Directions
At Blue Diamond
Expect delays
Use other routes
12 P.M.
The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 2:45 p.m. for Pahrump area.
Flash Flood Warning in effect until 2:45 for the Pahrump area! @KTNV #nvwx #lasvegasweather pic.twitter.com/pW8Di20Est
— Bree Guy (@breeguywx) July 26, 2021
#RAIN Here is video of rain in Pahrump a little while ago from viewer Mark Patterson. https://t.co/21xLiEheeu pic.twitter.com/p6bZsfKgry
— KTNV 13 Action News (@KTNV) July 26, 2021
11 A.M. Residents of Calico Basin near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area are having a hard time getting in and out of the area because of flash flooding.
10:30 A.M.
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for west-central Clark County in Southern Nevada.
Here's a look at the #storm cell. Flash #Flood Warning is the red area. Stay weather aware and safe! @KTNV #nvwx #lasvegasweather pic.twitter.com/Qmtyj6b3zo
— Bree Guy (@breeguywx) July 26, 2021
The warning will be in effect until 1:30 p.m.
At 10:20 a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the Red Rock Canyon and southwest Las Vegas area.
⚠️ FLASH FLOOD WARNING | 10:20am PDT⚠️
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) July 26, 2021
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for West Central Clark County, including Summerlin, until 1:30pm PDT.
Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Do not drive through floodwaters.#TurnAroundDontDrown #nvwx #VegasWeather pic.twitter.com/5wA00xHiSD