Flash Flood — Clark, Nevada
2023-08-23 · near Bracken, Clark, Nevada
1
Direct deaths
$100K
Property damage
Event narrative
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.
Wider weather episode
The remnant moisture and circulation of North Atlantic Tropical Storm Harold fueled evening thunderstorms over the Las Vegas Valley which produced flash flooding.
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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1136422. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.