Enter any address in Eureka County, Nevada to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding events are the most frequent type of flooding recorded in Eureka County over the past 30 years, with 26 recorded instances, compared to 14 general flood events. Recent flooding occurred in March 2023, when an atmospheric river event brought heavy rain and snowmelt, causing extensive flooding in areas including Eureka and near Austin. This event resulted in an estimated $7 million in damages in Eureka County and an additional $5.5 million in damages for the Yomba Tribe near Austin.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data for Eureka County shows one claim in Zone A, with an average payout of $588 and an average water depth of 0.0 feet. Residents in areas designated as Zone A, and those located near waterways or in areas prone to snowmelt-driven flooding, should pay particular attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
10 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Eureka County, Nevada has recorded 40 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 26 flash floods and 14 river or area floods. The county has received 8 federal disaster declarations, 1 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1977–2023)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides | Flood | Mar 8, 2023 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Carlin Fire | Fire | Jul 16, 2005 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Record And/or Near Record Snow | Snowstorm | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Drought | Drought | Jun 11, 1977 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Mar 14, 2023 | 10.00K |
| Flood | Apr 11, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 10, 2023 | 200.00K |
| Flood | Mar 10, 2023 | 300.00K |
| Flood | Mar 10, 2023 | 4.00M |
| Flood | Mar 10, 2023 | 500.00K |
| Flood | Mar 10, 2023 | 800.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 27, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 26, 2018 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 7, 2017 | 3.00K |
Flood — Mar 14, 2023
Another in a series of AR events brought valley rain, mountain snow, and high winds. Due to the valley rain, some snowmelt occurred leading to localized flooding.
Flood — Apr 11, 2023
A Multi-Day Warm-Up with temperatures in the 60s, and mid 70s (first 70 degree day of the year) caused melting of mid levels and some mountain level snow. This caused flooding to occur.
Flood — Mar 10, 2023
An AR event brought high winds and snow transitioning to rain, resulting in some snowmelt and extensive flooding in the area of Eureka, NV. An estimated $7 Million in damages occurred with the flooding. Damage coasts have been estimated, and split between the 7 entries from Eureka County. The Yomba Tribe, near the town of Austin, also experienced flooding estimated to be around $5.5 Million in ...
Flash Flood — May 27, 2018
A closed low slowly meandered across the Nevada from May 26th to the 28th, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms. The storms were slow movers, resulting in flash flooding across portions of the area. The storm system also spawned a powerful supercell, which moved from northeast to southwest north of Elko and Carlin. A funnel cloud and well developed wall cloud was observed. Due to the ...
Flash Flood — May 26, 2018
A closed low slowly meandered across the Nevada from May 26th to the 28th, producing widespread showers and thunderstorms. The storms were slow movers, resulting in flash flooding across portions of the area. The storm system also spawned a powerful supercell, which moved from northeast to southwest north of Elko and Carlin. A funnel cloud and well developed wall cloud was observed. Due to the ...
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Eureka County, Nevada:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Eureka County, Nevada that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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