Enter any address in White Pine County, Nevada to see its FEMA flood zone
Flash flooding from heavy rainfall and snowmelt is the dominant flood character in White Pine County. Recent events include localized flooding in March 2023 due to valley rain and snowmelt, and flash flooding with debris flows in August 2021 following slow-moving thunderstorms. In August 2015, heavy rainfall also led to flash flooding that impacted the Spring Creek fish hatchery.
National Flood Insurance Program data indicates that properties designated as Zone A have experienced flood claims. These claims averaged $160 and reported an average water depth of 2.9 feet. One claim was recorded in a Zone UNKNOWN, with an average payout of $390 and a reported water depth of -7.0 feet.
Residents in areas prone to heavy rainfall, snowmelt, and debris flows should be particularly aware of flood risks. Homeowners in Zone A, or those with properties in low-lying areas or near drainages, should pay close attention to flood advisories and consider flood insurance.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
White Pine County, Nevada has recorded 28 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 22 flash floods and 6 river or area floods. The county has received 7 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 (1969–2020)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | Aug 29, 2005 |
| Snow | Snowstorm | Jan 6, 2005 |
| Record And/or Near Record Snow | Snowstorm | Dec 29, 2004 |
| Drought | Drought | Jun 11, 1977 |
| Flooding | Flood | Apr 19, 1969 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Mar 15, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 13, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 5, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jun 30, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jul 16, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 1, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 12, 2015 | 5.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2014 | 1.00K |
| Flash Flood | Sep 21, 2014 | 2.00K |
| Flash Flood | Aug 12, 2014 | 2.00K |
Flood — Mar 15, 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.
Flash Flood — Aug 13, 2022
Heavy rain from a good monsoonal push, caused flash flooding in eastern Nevada.
Flash Flood — Aug 5, 2022
Multiple locations reported a combination of brief heavy rain, flooding, or debris flows.
Flood — Jun 30, 2021
A mix of wet and dry thunderstorms caused heavy rain and flooding, as well as strong outflow wind gusts.
Flood — Jul 16, 2021
Localized flooding occurred with slow moving storms north of Ely.
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 White Pine 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 White Pine 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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