LAS VEGAS – Heavy thunderstorms have triggered a flash flood warning across desert communities in southeastern California and southwestern Nevada early Friday, with flooding ongoing in low-lying areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, radar detected storms producing intense rainfall over Inyo County, California, and Nye County, Nevada. The alert is in effect until 4:45 a.m. Friday. Officials warn that flooding is expected along washes, creeks, and normally dry channels, creating life-threatening travel conditions overnight.
Communities at highest risk include Furnace Creek, Death Valley Junction, Beatty, Amargosa Valley, Texas Springs Campground, and Lathrop Wells. Roads through Death Valley National Park may be washed out, and flash flooding could strand campers and travelers.
Emergency managers urge residents and visitors to stay off flooded roads and follow the reminder: Turn around, don’t drown. Most flood deaths in the region occur when drivers attempt to cross moving water.
The warning remains in effect until 4:45 a.m. Friday, with additional alerts possible if storms continue to redevelop.
