FloodZoneMap.org

Flood — Nye, NV

Jul 19, 2021

Law enforcement reported minor flooding at the corner of Main street and Cutting. An estimated 2-3 inches was flowing over the roadway per social media photo. Deputy estimated the flooding lasted 30 minutes, and no damage was reported. A nearby station (CMP23) recorded 0.79 inches of rain that fell in 40 minutes to 1 hours time.

Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 962191). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.

Flood Risk Context for Nye, NV

This event is one of many recorded floods in Nye County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.

View Nye County flood data →

More Flood Stories

Flash Flood$2.7M damage

Nye, NV · Sep 3, 1997

A second day of heavy rain producing thunderstorms lead to more flash flooding in the Pahrump Valley. At 11:35 am PST, the Nevada Highway Patrol reported a wall of water crossing State Route 160 near mile marker four. The road remain closed for several hours.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Nye, NV · Jul 15, 2014

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding across portions of northern Nye county. In the town of Tonopah 1 to 1.5 feet of water flowed through main street. Water and debris were reported flowing across the road on State Route 376 north of Tonopah.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Nye, NV · Jul 15, 2014

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding across portions of northern Nye county. In the town of Tonopah 1 to 1.5 feet of water flowed through main street. Water and debris were reported flowing across the road on State Route 376 north of Tonopah.

Read the full account →
Flash Flood

Nye, NV · Jul 15, 2014

Thunderstorms with heavy rain caused flash flooding across portions of northern Nye county. In the town of Tonopah 1 to 1.5 feet of water flowed through main street. Water and debris were reported flowing across the road on State Route 376 north of Tonopah.

Read the full account →