Key facts
- Alert
- Flash Flood Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Las Vegas NV
- Areas
- Mohave, AZ; Clark, NV
- Places
- Bullhead City, Laughlin, Katherine Landing, Big Bend Rec Area, Mesquite Creek, Oatman, Mohave Valley
- In effect
- until 5:45 PM MST, Oct 30, 2026
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Detection
- Radar indicated
What the National Weather Service says
“Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads.”
NWS Las Vegas NV, Flash Flood Warning, 4:06 PM MST Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
NWS Las Vegas NV, Flash Flood Warning, 4:06 PM MST Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.”
NWS Las Vegas NV, Flash Flood Warning, 4:06 PM MST Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
“IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.”
NWS Las Vegas NV, Flash Flood Warning, 4:06 PM MST Oct 30, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Do not drive into flooded roads. The National Weather Service says to turn around, don't drown, because most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
If you are in an area named in the warning, such as Bullhead City, Laughlin, Oatman or Mohave Valley, move to higher ground. Stay away from creeks, streams, underpasses and low-lying roads.
Never drive around barricades. Just 6 inches of moving water can knock you down, and 1 foot of moving water can sweep a vehicle away.
Keep checking National Weather Service updates until the warning ends or is cancelled.
Context
FEMA flood-insurance records show 164 claims in Mohave County between 1978 and 2026, and 632 claims in Clark County between 1978 and 2025. These counts only cover insured properties, so they likely understate total flood impacts.
Mohave County had one FEMA disaster declaration for flooding, number 1888 on March 18, 2010, for severe winter storms and flooding. FEMA lists no declarations for Clark County in this record.
Updates
- The National Weather Service updated the flash flood warning; it remains in effect until 5:45 PM MST.
- NWS Las Vegas NV issued the flash flood warning until 5:45 PM MST.
History here
Mohave County: 164 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2026.
Mohave County: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-1888 (2010): severe winter storms and flooding
Clark County: 632 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1978, most recent 2025.
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Questions
- Is there a flash flood warning in Bullhead City, Arizona?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Las Vegas issued a Flash Flood Warning that includes Bullhead City. It lasts until 5:45 PM MST on Friday, October 30, 2026.
- How much rain has fallen in the warned area?
- Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain, and up to 1 inch has fallen. The National Weather Service says flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
- Which places are covered by the Flash Flood Warning near Laughlin?
- The warning covers west central Mohave County in Arizona and south central Clark County in Nevada. Named places include Laughlin, Katherine Landing, Big Bend Rec Area, Mesquite Creek, Oatman and Mohave Valley.
Sources
- NWS Las Vegas NV: Flash Flood Warning, Oct 30, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
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