flood in Vegas

When i first arrived here in Las Vegas, i had to go through a series of classes about the Las Vegas area. One of the things that was discussed was flash flooding in the Vegas area, and of course i'm like you and i thought it was somewhat nonsensical(foolish... i've been trying to use a new word every day). Last Friday the forecast called for rain on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and so it was, rain. Here in Vegas, all of the drainage systems are above ground; back in Atlanta where i come from it's all below ground. The rain overwhelmed the superior above ground system, and there's flooding all over the valley. I work at the hospital, and there are only 2 ways in or out of the complex; both have flooded over. I'm just so inspired by something i thought so excessively nonsensical, actually affecting the terms of my world. Just another interesting and beautiful aspect of life.