‘We Can’t Get to Our Hotel’: Flash Floods and Heavy Rain Wreak Havoc on Las Vegas Strip and Casinos
The streets of Sin City felt the effects of tropical storm Hilary on Wednesday.
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The effects of tropical storm Hilary hit Las Vegas on Wednesday, causing water damage and leaks in popular casinos and flooding walkways on the city’s famed Las Vegas Strip.
Horrified tourists and Las Vegas residents shared their experiences on social media, including flooding into Harrah’s and Paris Las Vegas casinos.
“Ceiling tiles fell, and water is pouring in Paris Las Vegas hotel,” one user wrote.
This is a big one
Yes! Ceiling tiles fell and water is pouring in Paris Las Vegas hotel
Vegas Aug 23, 2023! There were cones!!!!!
Vegas is FLOODED yall! We can’t get to our hotel! People are being insane!
A representative for Harrah’s Casino told the that ceiling tiles “were damaged” inside the casino but that the roof did not completely collapse and that “minor repairs” would be necessary but “will not impact” resort or casino guests.
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FOX Weather reports two people were missing as of Thursday.
“On August 23, 2023, starting at approximately 8:56 p.m., the LVMPD received multiple reports of individuals caught in drainage channels during heavy rain. We responded to these reports to assist the Clark County Fire Department,” the Las Vegas Metro Police Department said in a statement per .
Rainfall levels estimated 0.5 inches near the strip, which usually sees of five inches of rain yearly.
The national average is 38 inches or rain annually.
The effects of tropical storm Hilary hit Las Vegas on Wednesday, causing water damage and leaks in popular casinos and flooding walkways on the city’s famed Las Vegas Strip.
Horrified tourists and Las Vegas residents shared their experiences on social media, including flooding into Harrah’s and Paris Las Vegas casinos.
“Ceiling tiles fell, and water is pouring in Paris Las Vegas hotel,” one user wrote.
