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FLOOD LIBRARY

Does your town or neighborhood flood? How often? Learn the flood history of your part of the state. What are the two most common types of floods in Nevada? Did you know that they are polar opposites, occurring in different locations, in different seasons, and different time frames? Learn the facts about floods in Nevada, so that you are not caught unawares by the next flood disaster.

REFERENCE

Dictionary of Water Terms

Flood and Flood Insurance Glossary

Flood Myths: Don't Believe Them

Nevada State Climate Office: Summary and Outlook

A Flood Awareness Guide for Nevada

FEMA Nevada Quick Guide


 

FLOOD SCIENCE

Types of Floods

Nevada Water Science Center

HEALTH

Food & Water Safety Tips

Floods & Health Concerns

Flood Waters or Standing Waters

Food and Water Safety during Power Outages & Floods

 

HISTORIC
NEVADA FLOODS


Floods in the Driest State, by Mark McLaughlin

Chronology of Flood Events on the Carson and Walker Rivers

History of Flooding, Clark County, NV
1905 - 1975

Humboldt Flood Chronology

Truckee Flood Chronology

 

VIDEO & PHOTOS

Nevada Floods PSA

Nevada Floods PSA (Spanish)

NV Dam Safety

Floodplains as Community Assets

STORY MAPS

Muddy River Flooding

Virgin River Flooding

Humboldt River Flooding

Walker River Flooding

Carson River Flooding

Truckee River Flooding

UNR PUBLICATIONS ON FLOODING IN NV

  • Flood Hazards in Northern Nevada -
    A Primer
  • Nevada Floods! Be Prepared
  • River Corridor Protection: Carson River Coalition's Main Message
  • Floodplain Protection Inventory for the Carson River
  • The Importance of Carson River Floodplain Lands to our Communities
  • Agriculture is a Good Fit in Floodplains
  • Don't Put Your Home and Family at Risk from Floods!
  • Flood Facts for Washoe County Residents
  • Public Perceptions of Floodplain Issues in Douglas and Lyon Counties, Nevada

MORE INFORMATION

  • Flood After Fire Risk in Nevada
  • Información en español

2020 FAW Proclamations

  • Nevada Governor’s Proclamation
  • City of Elko Proclamation
  • Douglas County Proclamation
  • Storey County Proclamation

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