LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — NV Energy announced on Wednesday morning that crews have restored power to nearly 200 customers in the Mt. Charleston area in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Hilary.
This news comes after Southern Nevada was pelted with heavy winds and rainfall as the remnants of Hillary made landfall in Southern California over the weekend. Officials have been providing updates on the "substantial flooding" in the area that caused damage to property and many major roads.
Power was shut off to the area on Monday, and a boil water order was issued for residents served by the Kyle Canyon Water District. According to NV Energy, outages affected over 443 customers in Pahrump.
The boil water order is expected to remain in effect "for now" while testing is conducted on water flowing within the subdivision. Additionally, water and power remain out in the Echo and Cathedral Rock subdivisions and Old Town.
Clark County officials have confirmed that a water tanker was moved into place on Wednesday to serve as a potable filling station for residents. It will be located near the entrance of the Rainbow subdivision off of Kyle Canyon Road.
Officials have confirmed that State Route 157 (Kyle Canyon Road) will remain shut down at its junction with State Route 158 (Deer Creek Road) due to flood damage.
"This is the worst flooding incident I have seen up here," said Mt. Charleston Fire Chief George Gonzales of his 15 years on the job.
The Spring Mountain National Recreation Area, which includes Lee Canyon, will also remain closed until Friday as emergency crews work to assess and repair flood damage in the area.
