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Flooding of August 2003
A sudden severe storm unleashed unprecedented rainfall on northwest Las Vegas Aug. 19, 2003, sending rivers rushing down local streets and over large portions of U.S. 95, trapping dozens in the fast-rising waters and stranding hundreds more in the area.
LEFT: Floodwaters submerge Gowan Road under a closed U.S. Highway 95. Photo by K.M. Cannon.
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Dec 29:
• UPDATE: Some flood victims left to fend for themselves denied federal assistance
Oct 30:
• City approves $460,000 in flood repairs, cleanup
Sept 16:
• Several apply for loans to repair flood damage
Sept 12:
• Flood-control facilities worked well, officials say
• Flash flood readiness effort waged
Sept 11:
• Detention basins reduced damage, flood official says
Sept 9:
• Victims of floods to get loan assistance
• Business group assesses flash-flood damage at $4.8 million
Sept 5:
• SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: Flood repair loans available
Sept 3:
• Commissioners set meeting to discuss flood
Aug. 31:
• Saving people's lives
all in day's work
Aug. 29:
• Owners waiting, hoping for aid
Aug. 27:
• Flooding leaves mold worries
Aug. 26:
• FLOOD CLEANUP: Officials to request loans for residents
Aug. 23:
• Mother of two recounts last-second rescue
• CLEANING UP: Flood leaves debris, dismay
Aug. 22:
• No flood of money expected
• Storm fails to make dent in drought
Aug. 21:
• AFTERMATH OF FLOOD: Residents work to clear muck
• Perilous rescues routine to 'heroes'
• Outing to feed craving puts resident in harm's way
• AM radio coverage lacks live reporting
• Some owners gamble, spurn flood insurance
• FLOOD AFTERMATH: Cleanup crews get busy
Aug. 20:
• NORTHWEST VALLEY FLOOD: SUDDEN STORM
Mayor declares state of emergency; authorities make dozens of rescues
• Phone, electricity outages scattered
• Southern Nevada's worst floods
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advisories & assistance
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• LVAlert.com - the city of Las Vegas Emergency & Public Information update site
• Weather - check the current conditions & latest forecasts
Who to Call
LVAlert - City emergency update line: 382-5378
To report damage to the city's roadways or public facilities: 229-6227
To report structural damage to private property and businesses, or to find a building inspector: 229-6257
For damage assessments, emergency assistance or shelter information, call the Red Cross: 791-3311. The public can also call the Red Cross to make donations for those in need.
For health concerns, call the Clark County Health District: 383-1251
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