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Tropical Storm Rachel Triggers Las Vegas Flooding and Road Closures

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Heavy rainfall from Tropical Storm Rachel caused widespread flooding across the Las Vegas valley on Sunday morning, leaving vehicles stranded and closing roads.

The storm prompted flood warnings as rain moved through southern Nevada.

According to KTNV, more than one inch of rain fell early Sunday on the west side of the valley, triggering a Flash Flood Warning.

The east side received another half inch during the same period.

Harry Reid International Airport recorded 1.08 inches of rainfall, setting a new daily record, according to KTNV.

The previous daily record was 0.78 inches in 2012.

Floodwaters affected areas across Las Vegas, with KTNV reporting that its cameras captured stranded cars and road closures caused by the storm's rainfall.

The flooding extended toward the Nevada-California state line, where all lanes on Primm Boulevard at I-15 were closed, according to the Regional Transportation Commission.

KTNV meteorologists said Sunday afternoon would be partly cloudy with the possibility of additional showers and thunderstorms.

The evening forecast included only a limited chance of more rain.

A Flood Watch and Wind Advisory remained in effect through 5 a. m.

Monday, according to the weather information provided by KTNV.

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