A Pacific storm system brought a period of wind ahead of it, then tapped into deep moisture which fueled severe thunderstorms and flash flooding.

High Wind in ESMERALDA/CENTRAL NYE, NEVADA
From 25-SEP-14 10:45:00 to 25-SEP-14 11:30:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This event occurred 40 miles E of Beatty.

High Wind in ESMERALDA/CENTRAL NYE, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 12:00:00 to 26-SEP-14 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Magnitude: 54.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

This gust occurred 40 miles E of Beatty.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 15:15:00 to 26-SEP-14 16:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CRYSTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water and large rocks were flowing across Highway 93 six miles south of Coyote Springs, and water was also starting to come over the road half a mile north of Coyote Springs.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 16:32:00 to 26-SEP-14 18:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: BOULDER CITY
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Six to eight inches of water flowed over several roads in Boulder City.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 17:29:00 to 26-SEP-14 17:29:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Magnitude: 55.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

This gust occurred at the North Las Vegas airport.

Lightning in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 17:38:00 to 26-SEP-14 17:38:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Property damage: 0.10K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Lightning struck and set fire to a palm tree in the 7300 block of Raincloud Drive.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 17:45:00 to 26-SEP-14 17:45:00 (PST-8)
Location: BRACKEN
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds blew a heavy construction barricade into a car, causing significant damage.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 17:50:00 to 26-SEP-14 19:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Several drivers were stranded in water 1-2 feet deep at Rancho and Alexander.

Lightning in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 18:13:00 to 26-SEP-14 18:13:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Property damage: 75.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Lightning struck and set fire to a townhouse.

Flash Flood in LINCOLN, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 18:30:00 to 26-SEP-14 19:30:00 (PST-8)
Location: CALIENTE ARPT
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway 93 was flooded between Lincoln County mile markers 65 and 70.

Thunderstorm Wind in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 18:36:00 to 26-SEP-14 18:41:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Magnitude: 48.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Thunderstorm winds broke off numerous small tree limbs, blew in the door of a business, and uprooted a large tree.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 18:45:00 to 26-SEP-14 20:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: LAS VEGAS N AIR TERM
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The intersection of Decatur Rd. and Horse Dr. was impassable due to flooding.

Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 22:03:00 to 27-SEP-14 05:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MOAPA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Flooding on the Muddy River closed Highway 168 5 miles NW of Moapa.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 22:48:00 to 26-SEP-14 23:59:00 (PST-8)
Location: CRYSTAL
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Water flowed over Valley of Fire Highway just off Interstate 15.

Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 27-SEP-14 05:00:00 to 27-SEP-14 09:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MOAPA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 500.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Highways 168, 169, and 170 were all closed due to flooding. Interstate 15 southbound was damaged and closed at mile marker 114.

Hail in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 18:15:00 to 26-SEP-14 18:20:00 (PST-8)
Location: BRACKEN
Magnitude: 0.75 
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Public reported 3/4 hail at Charleston and Fort Apache.

Flash Flood in CLARK, NEVADA
From 26-SEP-14 10:45:00 to 26-SEP-14 12:00:00 (PST-8)
Location: MOAPA
Flood cause: Heavy Rain
Property damage: 1.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Warm Springs Road was flooded and impassable. The spotter measured 1.67 inches of rain, most of which fell in 45 minutes.