UPDATE: Flooding highlights need for fix in northwest Las Vegas

UPDATE AT 7 P.M. The Regional Flood Control District says they're working on a fix to prevent the flooding and debris from the storms. A new $4.2 million drainage system would divert water into basins.

Posted 9:08 p.m. Jul 26, 2017 — Updated 9:08 p.m. Jul 26, 2017

Joyce Lupiani

, Tom George

LAS VEGAS, NV — UPDATE AT 7 P.M. The Regional Flood Control District says they're working on a fix to prevent the flooding and debris from the storms. A new $4.2 million drainage system would divert water into basins.

UPDATE AT 6 P.M. Cottonwood Cove Access Road has reopened in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, but other roads, including Willow Beach, Temple Bar and Nelson Landing remain closed.

UPDATE AT 12:40 P.M. Cottonwood Cove Access Road in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area is closed as a result of debris from the storm. Willow Beach and Temple Bar roads remain closed.

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