3 Las Vegas counties brace for more rain, floods

Las Vegas flash flooding remains a concern as the National Weather Service issues a Flood Advisory for northeastern Clark County until 9 am Sunday and keeps a broader Flood Watch in effect through Sunday night. Light-to-moderate rainfall will continue through the morning, with highest rainfall accumulations across Clark, Lincoln, & Mohave counties, according to NWS Legas.

Residents in and around Las Vegas, Nevada, have been warned about possible flash flooding on Sunday, November 1, as heavy rain is expected to continue across parts of the southwestern United States. The National Weather Service (NWS) has warned that persistent rainfall could lead to flooding, with locally heavy downpours creating the risk of flash floods in vulnerable areas. "Light-to-moderate rainfall will continue through the morning, with highest rainfall accumulations across Clark, Lincoln, & Mohave counties. This afternoon, shower & thunderstorm chances return before conditions dry out tonight for the start of the week," the NWS said.

The NWS Las Vegas issued a flood advisory for northeastern Clark County until 9 am PST Sunday after persistent light-to-moderate rainfall overnight caused nuisance flooding along low-water crossings. "Flood Advisory in effect for northeastern Clark County Now through 9 AM PST Persistent light-to-moderate rain overnight resulted in nuisance flooding across northeastern Clark County along low water crossings - particularly near Valley of Fire Drive with caution this morning!," the weather advisory for Clark County read.

The weather warning comes as the region experiences widespread rainfall, with showers expected to continue through Sunday afternoon. Although most rainfall is expected to remain light to moderate, some areas could receive heavier downpours, increasing the risk of flooding on roads, in low-lying areas and near waterways.

"Flood Advisory in effect for southern Mohave County Now through 10 AM PST / 11 AM MST Persistent light-to-moderate rain overnight resulted in nuisance flooding across southern Mohave County along low water crossings. Drive with caution this morning if out on the roads!," read another tweet.

A flood watch has been issued for early Sunday, November 1, covering parts of southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona and southeastern California by the weather agency and it remains in effect through late Sunday night. In Nevada, the advisory covers Lincoln County, northeastern Clark County, the Lake Mead area on the Nevada side and the Lake Mohave area. Other affected locations include parts of Arizona such as Lake Havasu, Fort Mohave, Kingman and the Hualapai Mountains, along with San Bernardino County in California.

According to the NWS, moderate to heavy rainfall could bring between half an inch and one inch of rain to affected areas in Las Vegas. The NWS warned that excessive runoff could cause rivers, creeks and streams to overflow and flooding is also possible in urban areas, locations with poor drainage and low-water crossings.

According to NWS Las Vegas forecast, the weather officials expect rainfall to continue across the region through Sunday afternoon, although conditions could vary between neighborhoods. Las Vegas is forecast to receive between 0.25 and 0.50 inches of rain, while some surrounding areas could record higher totals. Parts of Mohave County, particularly higher elevations, could receive more than two inches. Lincoln County and other parts of Mohave County could see between 0.75 and 1.50 inches.

Forecasters said most rainfall rates would remain light to moderate, but locally heavier downpours could increase the risk of flash flooding. Rainfall activity should gradually decrease by late afternoon and early evening.

Meanwhile, in a tragic incident, a person who was rescued from a wash by Henderson firefighters on Friday near Lake Mead Parkway went into cardiac arrest and died, a Henderson city spokesperson said. “Upon rescue, the subject went into cardiac arrest and crews provided immediate care,” the spokesperson said in an email Friday afternoon. “The subject was transported to a local hospital and was pronounced deceased.”

Two people were also rescued near Lake Mead Parkway east of the Lake Las Vegas entrance and another person was rescued from the top of a vehicle near North Milan Street and Drake Street in Henderson. There were no injuries reported.