Vegas Drenched: Flash Floods, Power Outages Hit County

Severe weather and flash flooding affected thousands of residents across Clark County on Wednesday afternoon, leading to widespread power outages and travel disruptions. Nevada Energy reported that more than 3,600 residents were experiencing power outages, a number that could increase as a flood advisory was in effect for southeast and east valley areas until 4:30 p.m.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced that departures from Harry Reid Airport were grounded, with outbound flights delayed by an average of 60 minutes due to thunderstorms. The National Weather Service confirmed that water rescues were conducted near Nellis Air Force Base, underscoring the severity of the rainfall. Several locations, including Las Vegas, Henderson, and North Las Vegas, were identified as potential flood zones.

A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued for parts of Clark County, predicting wind gusts up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail. The Nevada Department of Transportation urged drivers to exercise extreme caution on wet roads, emphasizing the dangers of driving through flooded areas. Looking ahead, the forecast indicated continued cloud cover with scattered showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday, with better chances of accumulating rain expected Thursday into Friday.