Cleanup efforts continue after monsoonal rain in Las Vegas caused water to cascade from casino ceilings and flooded street intersections across the city this week.
Las Vegas firefighters responded to 330 calls for service and swift-water teams rescued at least seven people, city spokesman Jace Radke said. Clark County firefighters responded to six water rescue calls, county spokeswoman Stacey Welling said.Rapid runoff from sunbaked lots flooded street intersections, prompting vehicles to creep through high water near Las Vegas Boulevard and Main Street. Flood-control channels turned to roiling torrents.
between Decatur and Arville is expected to remain closed during the weekend as contractors working on construction projects in the area continue clean-up efforts following the flooding.Monsoonal storm activity is common in Las Vegas during this time of year. "It’s monsoon season which brings thunderstorms and can lead to flash flooding that, while severe, generally disappears quickly,"But monsoonal moisture is expected to spread across western Nevada, “resulting in a considerable increase in shower and thunderstorm chances during the afternoon and evening hours Sunday through Tuesday," the National Weather Service said in
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