Flash floods, hail, even suspected tornadoes tear through Arizona, Nevada, Southern California

Severe weather including flash floods, large hail, and suspected tornadoes has struck Arizona, Nevada, and Southern California. Major metropolitan areas, including Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and their surrounding regions, are directly facing these severe weather threats.

Nearly 30 million people currently reside within the designated storm zone. The occurrence of tornadoes in this geographical region is noted as being extremely rare.