Storms cut power to parts of valley

The typical monsoon weather pattern that has plagued Southern Nevada since July returned Monday in a one-day appearance that knocked out power and caused minor flooding in Henderson.

The strongest storm struck Henderson in the afternoon, followed by weaker ones along the Interstate-15 corridor southwest of Las Vegas.

About 2 p.m. the first rain fell in Henderson and Green Valley, 15 miles southeast of Las Vegas, with water puddling in the streets below the curb level, according to reports made to the Henderson Police Dept.

The National Weather Service reported winds between 50 to 60 miles per hour as the storm struck Henderson.

About 3,000 customers lost electricity in the Henderson and Green Valley area when two switches on two separate substations failed, Nevada Power Co. spokesman Thomas Moore said. Repair crews restored power in less than two hours.

The rest of the week is expected to remain dry and hot, with high temperatures up to 110 and the lows in the 70s or 80s.

The afternoon storm missed the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, National Park Service spokeswoman Karen Whitney said.

Damage from earlier storms will cost the park service $100,000 to repair Northshore Road near Government Wash, Whitney said. One lane of traffic is blocked until the repairs are completed later this year.

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