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Whitney CDP, Nevada Flood Zones

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Flood Risk in Whitney CDP, Nevada

Whitney CDP has a population of 49,061 residents. Like many communities in Nevada, properties in Whitney CDP may be located in various FEMA flood zones ranging from high-risk Special Flood Hazard Areas to low-risk zones.

Use the address lookup above to check the specific flood zone for any property in Whitney CDP. Results come directly from FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL).

Nevada Statewide Flood Data

Total NFIP Claims
1,960
Total Claims Paid
$47.4M
Active Policies
2,000
Avg Premium
$550/yr
Disaster Declarations
289
Peak Claims Year
1997

Statewide data from OpenFEMA. City-level breakdowns coming soon.

Flood Zone Types in Whitney CDP

FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Whitney CDP, 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.

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Flood Insurance in Whitney CDP

Properties in Whitney CDP that are in FEMA Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.

The average NFIP premium in Nevada is approximately $550 per year.

Even in low-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended — from 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside high-risk areas. Visit FloodSmart.gov for quotes.

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