Thunderstorms flood Las Vegas roads, halt flights and cut power
The gist
Thunderstorms flooded Las Vegas roads Friday, prompting flash flood warnings and an airport ground stop.
Over 4,000 NV Energy customers lost power and cars stalled in the water.
How it unfolded
- Oct 30, 2026The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory for parts of the Las Vegas valley Friday afternoon, set to last until 3:45 p.m.
- Oct 30, 2026Around 12:40 p.m., Doppler radar showed heavy rain from thunderstorms, with up to an inch of rain and minor flooding expected.
- Oct 30, 2026A flash flood warning was issued for Las Vegas, The Strip, Fremont Street, Nellis AFB and UNLV until 4 p.m.; the FAA issued a ground stop at Harry Reid International Airport until 2 p.m. due to thunderstorms.