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New flash flood warning issued for Henderson

Storms above Henderson, Lake Las Vegas and nearby highways prompted the National Weather Service to issue a flash flood warning Wednesday evening.

Flash-flood warning issued for Southern Nevada

Despite projected sunny conditions, approaching storms caused The National Weather Service on Thursday to issue a flash-flood warning.

Rain expected in Las Vegas through Wednesday

Soak up as much rain as you can in the next couple of days, Las Vegas. Things are looking dry for the weekend.

Disaster declared for Mount Charleston flood area

Clark County commissioners on Wednesday approved a disaster declaration for the flooded Mount Charleston area — which suffered more than $2 million in damage — that will make the county eligible to receive emergency assistance funding.

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Clark County experiences rare tornado

A tornado touched down in Clark County for the first time in more than a decade during Monday’s storm, according to the National Weather Service.

Vegas video: Car swept away, woman rescued

Amateur footage shot after an afternoon downpour north of Las Vegas captures the power of flash flood waters.

Rain throughout valley brings floods, traffic

Rain pounded Southern Nevada on Monday, clogging roadways from Las Vegas to Lake Mead as Mount Charleston residents kept an eye on streets already soaked from a flash flood last week.

Health district: West Nile-bearing mosquitoes found in valley

Mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus have been found in the Las Vegas Valley, the Southern Nevada Health District said Monday, and the agency suggested residents take basic precautions to avoid infection.

 
Sandoval open to helping flood-damaged Rainbow

Gov. Brian Sandoval said Friday he wants to help a battered Mount Charleston neighborhood get the protection it needs to guard against future flooding.