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Flash floods in Henderson kill one person and prompt three rescues
Heavy rain and hail caused flash floods in Henderson, Nevada, on Friday.
Fire crews carried out three water rescues involving four people.
One person rescued from a wash went into cardiac arrest, was taken to hospital and died.
Two people were pulled from a vehicle swept off a road near Lake Las Vegas, and another person was rescued from the top of a stranded car.
Officials reported no injuries among the other three people.
The storm brought more than 1.5 inches of rain to some parts of the Las Vegas Valley, but did not set an official rainfall record.
More showers were possible on Halloween, though forecasters expected a lower chance of rain than on Friday.
One person died after being rescued from a wash during flash flooding in Henderson on Friday, Oct. 30.
Henderson Fire crews carried out three water rescue operations during torrential rain, according to the city.
Two people were rescued from a vehicle swept off the road near the Lake Las Vegas entrance, and another person was rescued from a vehicle near North Milan and Drake streets.
Lake Mead Parkway was closed because of flooding and debris.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for eastern Henderson and Lake Las Vegas.
- Who
- Henderson Fire crews rescued four people in three incidents. One person died.
- What
- Flash floods led to three water rescues, and one person died after being rescued from a wash.
- When
- Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Rescue calls came in at about 1 p.m.
- Where
- Henderson, Nevada, including Lake Mead Parkway and streets near North Milan and Drake.
- Why
- Torrential rain caused flash flooding and swept a vehicle off the road.
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The National Weather Service issued an alert warning of heavy rain and possible life-threatening floods.
Henderson Fire crews received calls for three water rescue incidents.
One person rescued from a wash went into cardiac arrest and later died at a hospital.
Flooding and debris had forced the closure of Lake Mead Parkway east of Lake Las Vegas.
- Fatality
- 1 person
- Rescue operations
- 3
- People rescued
- 4
- Rescue calls
- About 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026
- Road closure
- Lake Mead Parkway, east of Lake Las Vegas Parkway
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Upon rescue, the subject went into cardiac arrest and crews provided immediate care
Upon rescue, the subject went into cardiac arrest and crews provided immediate care
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