Flood Information

The Nevada Division of Emergency Management continues to work on recovery efforts with all counties and tribal nations affected by the flooding events that occurred in 2017..

Northern Nevada Flooding and Severe Winter Storm Events Information

•  2017 Major Disaster Declarations

Flood Resource / Information Toolkit

•  Nevada Flood Booklet  
•  Flooding Fact Sheet
•  Spring Flooding Safety Tips   
•  Sandbagging Information   
•  Ways to Prevent Flood Damage Indoors
•  Flood Recovery Checklists 
•  Proper Placement of Sandbags - One Sheet   
•  Single Stack Sandbag Placement - One Sheet   
•  National Flood Insurance Program - Summary of coverage   
•  Flood Insurance Nevada Consumer's Guide
•  Meal Preparation and Food Safety After a Flood   
•  Tips for Flood Insurance   
•  Filing Your Flood Insurance Claim   
•  Flood Hazard Mitigation Guide   
•  Emergency Supply Checklist   
•  Mapping Flood Risks Brochure
•  NV Community Discovery Report for Mapping    
•  How the National Flood Insurance Program Works   
•  Flood Preparation And Safety Brochure   
•  Myths and Facts About National Flood Insurance Program   
•  Top Ten Flood Facts for Consumers   
•  VOAD Assistance Contact Sheet   
•  A Step-by-Step Guide to Shock Chlorinating Wells and Home Water Supply Systems   
•  Shock Chlorination_Background and Principles   
•  Shock Chlorination - Disinfection the Hot Water Portion of House   
•  Shock Chlorination_Estimating the Amount of Bleach Needed   
•  Going Home After A Flood

Flood information will be updated regularly at the following web sites:

To learn more about floods please review the links listed below.   

• Nevada Floods  
• Floodsmart
• Nevada Flood Chronology  
• Nevada Division of Water Resources  
• Clark County Flood Control District    
• Truckee River Flood Management Authority  
• Water Weather   
• Moapa Tribe Disaster    
• Map Service Center FEMA
• Guide to Flood Planning & Preparation

Additional Flood Information

Contact: Nevada Division of Water Resources - State Floodplain Manager at 775-684-2847
                University of Nevada Cooperative Extension - Water Resource Specialist at 775-336-0244
                Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Visit: NevadaFloods.org

Flood Videos

•  Flood Smart 
•  Flood & Flood Risks 
•  Defining Flood Risks 
•  What Causes Flooding 
•  NDOT's I-15 Flood Repair Video  
•  Emergency Response Video 
•  Northern Nevada Flood Event 1-17