Heat — Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona
2025-04-09 to 2025-04-10 · Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona
1
Direct deaths
33
Injuries
Event narrative
One hiker died and 33 others were rescued after suffering heat-related symptoms.
Wider weather episode
Strong early-season high pressure brought high temperatures in the upper 90s to the lower elevations of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Over the course of two days, one hiker died and 33 others suffered heat-related symptoms on trails between Hoover Dam and Willow Beach.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1252886. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.