Recent heavy rain and flash flood warnings in New Mexico have led to mandatory evacuations being ordered for parts of Las Vegas. The National Weather Service declared a flash flood emergency on Friday night, affecting areas including Las Vegas and nearby communities near Albuquerque.
By late Friday, up to 2 inches (5 centimeters) of rainfall had already been recorded, with an additional 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) expected overnight. This significant rainfall resulted in flash flooding, leading to multiple road closures on the north and west sides of Las Vegas.
