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Flash Flood Warning 4, NWS Las Vegas, NV

June 29, 2021Clark County, Nevada

NWS Las Vegas, NV issued this flash flood warning at Jun 29, 2021, 5:21 PM PDT for Clark County, Nevada. It was in force for 7 hr. 3 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jun 29, 2021, 5:21 PM PDT (00:21 UTC)
Expired
Jun 30, 2021, 12:00 AM PDT
In force
7 hr
Issued by
NWS Las Vegas, NV
Area
Storm-based polygon
Damage threat
Considerable
Flood severity
None

County Clark County, NV

The radar

The Las Vegas radar (KESX), 111 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:23 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 29, 6:05 PM PDTFLASH FLOOD1 E Logandale, NVFLASH FLOOD - 12-18 INCHES OF WATER FLOWING ACROSS THE ROAD AT THE CORNER OF GUBLER AVE AND HEYER ST. IN LOGANDALE.
Jun 29, 6:45 PM PDTFLASH FLOOD2 Se Logandale, NVCORRECTS PREVIOUS FLASH FLOOD REPORT FROM 2 SE LOGANDALE. CLARK COUNTY FIRE DEPT REPORTED EVACUATIONS AND SAND BAG OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE IN BOTH LOGANDALE AND OVERTON. MAJOR FLOWS DOWN THE MUDDY RIVER AND HEAVY RAINFALL FROM EARLIER THUNDERSTORMS HAVE PRODUC
Jun 29, 7:35 PM PDTFLASH FLOOD2 Se Logandale, NVCLARK COUNTY FIRE DEPT REPORTED EVACUATIONS AND SAND BAG OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE IN BOTH LOGANDALE AND OVERTON. MAJOR FLOWS DOWN THE MUDDY RIVER AND HEAVY RAINFALL FROM EARLIER THUNDERSTORMS HAVE PRODUCED SEVERAL FLOODED ROADWAYS, POWER OUTAGES, AND AT LEAST T

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Las Vegas, NV (KVEF), launched 00:00Z, 0.4 hours before the alert went out and 91 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2021-06-30Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 459 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Las Vegas, NV at 00:00Z on 2021-06-30The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -28 square meters per square second.1939Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
459 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-111 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
3098 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
17 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-28 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-16 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

974 
WGUS55 KVEF 300021
FFWVEF
NVC003-300330-
/O.NEW.KVEF.FF.W.0004.210630T0021Z-210630T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
521 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Clark County in southern Nevada...

* Until 830 PM PDT.

* At 521 PM PDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing 
  heavy rain occurring near Moapa along Highway 168 and Hidden 
  Valley Road. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin 
  shortly.

  HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar.

  IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of low-water
           crossings, creeks, normally dry washes and roads.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Moapa Town, Overton, Moapa Valley and Logandale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you 
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3681 11467 3670 11479 3661 11471 3657 11456
      3652 11446 3656 11437 3675 11449

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

SC
5 follow-up statements
779 
WGUS75 KVEF 300040
FFSVEF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
540 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NVC003-300330-
/O.CON.KVEF.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210630T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark NV-
540 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM PDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLARK COUNTY...

At 540 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
thunderstorms producing very heavy rain in and around Moapa. 
Automated rain gauges have observed 1.38 inches of rain since 5 pm. 
The water level is beginning to rise rapidly in the California Wash 
2 gauge and has already risen about 2 feet. Flash flooding is 
ongoing or expected to begin shortly. Highway 168, 169 and Hidden 
Valley Road will all see very heavy rain and likely flash flooding. 
Interstate 15 between mile markers 85 and 98 is also included in 
this flash flood warning.

HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Doppler radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of low-water crossings,
         creeks, normally dry washes and roads.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Moapa Town, Overton, Moapa Valley and Logandale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you 
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3681 11467 3670 11479 3661 11471 3657 11456
      3652 11446 3656 11437 3675 11449

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

SC
106 
WGUS75 KVEF 300124
FFSVEF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
624 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NVC003-300330-
/O.CON.KVEF.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210630T0330Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark NV-
624 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM PDT THIS 
EVENING FOR NORTH CENTRAL CLARK COUNTY...

At 624 PM PDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated 
thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Moapa. Between 1 and 1.75 
inches of rain have fallen and areas of flooding continue around the 
Moapa Valley and Logandale areas.

HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing
         flash flooding.

SOURCE...Doppler radar and automated gauges.

IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of low-water crossings,
         creeks, normally dry washes and roads.

Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Moapa Town, Overton, Moapa Valley and Logandale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you 
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3681 11467 3670 11479 3661 11471 3657 11456
      3652 11446 3656 11437 3675 11449

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

CO
907 
WGUS55 KVEF 300325
FFWVEF
NVC003-300530-
/O.EXT.KVEF.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210630T0530Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
825 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Clark County in southern Nevada...

* Until 1030 PM PDT.

* At 825 PM PDT, Moderate rain and thunderstorm activity continues 
  around the Moapa Valley with ongoing flooding affecting the 
  communities of Moapa, Overton, and Logandale. Two water rescues 
  have already taken place and numerous roadways are currently 
  impassable. Flooding will remain possible through midnight.

  HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
           producing flash flooding.

  SOURCE...Doppler radar and automated gauges.

  IMPACT...Life-threatening flash flooding of low-water
           crossings, creeks, normally dry washes and roads.

* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
  Moapa Town, Overton, Moapa Valley and Logandale.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

Please report flooding to your local law enforcement agency when you 
can do so safely.

&&

LAT...LON 3681 11467 3670 11479 3661 11471 3657 11456
      3652 11446 3656 11437 3675 11449

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

CO
373 
WGUS55 KVEF 300527
FFWVEF
NVC003-300700-
/O.EXT.KVEF.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210630T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1027 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has extended the

* Flash Flood Warning for...
  North Central Clark County in southern Nevada...

* Until midnight PDT.

* At 1022 PM PDT, Moderate rainfall continues to fall over the Flash 
  Flood Warning area. Ongoing flooding from earlier heavy rainfall 
  is continuing and expected to slowly improve over the next two 
  hours. However, rain rates of up to a tenth of an inch per hour 
  are expected to continue through midnight and slow the improvement 
  of the flood situation.

  HAZARD...Life-threatening flash flooding ongoing.

  SOURCE...Clark County Fire Department and Doppler Radar

  IMPACT...Ongoing life-threatening flash flooding of low-water
           crossings, creeks, normally dry washes and roads.

* Some locations that will continue to experience flooding include...
  Moapa Town, Overton, Moapa Valley and Logandale.

Travel is highly discouraged to and from Logandale and Overton areas 
as ongoing cleanup efforts continue and dangerous flooding continues.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood 
deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the 
dangers of flooding.

&&

LAT...LON 3681 11467 3670 11479 3661 11471 3657 11456
      3652 11446 3656 11437 3675 11449

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED
FLASH FLOOD DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE

$$

TB
900 
WGUS75 KVEF 300657
FFSVEF

Flash Flood Statement
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1157 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

NVC003-300707-
/O.EXP.KVEF.FF.W.0004.000000T0000Z-210630T0700Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Clark NV-
1157 PM PDT Tue Jun 29 2021

...FLASH FLOOD WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT PDT TONIGHT FOR NORTH 
CENTRAL CLARK COUNTY...

Flood waters have receded and rainfall rates have diminished. Please 
continue to heed road closures in the area, as debris from earlier 
flooding is likely to cover the roadways, and light rain from the 
last couple of hours likely slowed flood improvement. Any residual 
flooding will continue to improve, so this Flash Flood Warning will 
be allowed to expire.

LAT...LON 3681 11467 3670 11479 3661 11471 3657 11456
      3652 11446 3656 11437 3675 11449

$$

JV

The office that day

Everything else NWS Las Vegas, NV issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 29, 5:14 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningVEFClark46 min
Jun 30, 2:16 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryVEFNye3 hr
Jun 30, 3:30 PM PDTFlash Flood Warning Considerable damage threatVEFLincoln, Nye105 min
Jun 30, 4:03 PM PDTAreal Flood AdvisoryVEFLincoln3 hr
Jun 30, 4:55 PM PDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningVEFEsmeralda, Nye48 min

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.