Flash Flood Warning Issued for Parts of California and Nevada
Flash Flood Warning was issued by the for San Bernardino, CA; Clark, NV.
Flash Flood Warning
The alert was issued at 2:31 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 6:30 PM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as likely.
Storm Details
Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain between Searchlight in far southern Nevada and Essex in California. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly as thunderstorms continue to develop eastward through the afternoon
Hazards
Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding
Potential Impact
Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include. Searchlight, Cal-Nev-Ari, Highway 95 And I-40 and Essex
Areas Affected
The warning covers San Bernardino, CA; Clark, NV.
Safety Information
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded roads. Find an alternate route.
