Tropical Storm Rachel Floods Las Vegas Valley After 1.08 Inches Sets Airport Rain Record
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Updated · KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas · Oct 12
Tropical Storm Rachel Floods Las Vegas Valley After 1.08 Inches Sets Airport Rain Record
3 articles · Updated · KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas · Oct 12
Summary
More than 1 inch of rain on the valley’s west side and another half-inch on the east triggered widespread flooding Sunday, stranding cars and shutting roads across Las Vegas.
Harry Reid International Airport logged 1.08 inches, breaking the previous daily record of 0.78 inches set in 2012 as Rachel’s rain bands swept through the area.
Primm Boulevard at I-15 near the Nevada-California line was closed in all directions, extending the disruption well beyond central Las Vegas.
A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory remain in effect through 5 a.m. Monday, with forecasters still warning of additional showers and thundershowers Sunday afternoon.
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