Flash Flood in Clark County, Nevada

Flash Flood August 23, 2023 · Clark County, Nevada

Death

$100K

Damage as recorded

Where the report was made, with tornadoes recorded within 15 miles over the years.

What the National Weather Service wrote

Flash flooding occurred on the Strip, which was described as a river, as well as nearby roads. Water came into at least two Strip casinos through light fixtures and/or failed ceilings. One person drowned after being swept down the Flamingo Wash, and another person was reported missing.

The wider storm

The remnant moisture and circulation of North Atlantic Tropical Storm Harold fueled evening thunderstorms over the Las Vegas Valley which produced flash flooding.

Began near Bracken (36.1221, -115.1732).

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1136422. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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