Water damage and flood cleanup in Downtown Las Vegas
Downtown Las Vegas flood and water damage work starts with the map, and the closest named wash to our Downtown Las Vegas points is Vegas Creek, about 0.41 miles away.
Downtown Las Vegas on the flood map
Downtown is the center of our map. The point we measure every distance from, 36.1699 north and 115.1398 west, falls inside the City of Las Vegas, and the Census internal point of ZIP 89101 sits just under a mile east of it. Both points map to FEMA Zone X, area of minimal flood hazard.
The named stream closest to the center is Vegas Creek, which USGS maps less than half a mile away. Within half a mile of the 89101 point, FEMA also maps shaded Zone X, the band between the 1 percent and 0.2 percent annual chance floods.
Lookup points in Downtown Las Vegas
| Point | Mi from center | FEMA at point | FEMA zones within half a mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Las Vegas | 0.0 | Zone X | Zone X |
| ZIP 89101 | 0.99 | Zone X | Zone X, shaded, Zone X |
Central Las VegasLas Vegas city, the center of our radius
- FEMA zone at point
- Zone X Minimal hazard. Outside the Special Flood Hazard Area and above the 0.2 percent annual chance flood.
- Zones within half a mile
- Zone X
- Nearest named wash
- Vegas Creek, 0.41 mi northwest
- Nearest detention basin
- Meadows Detention Basin, 2.35 mi west
- Nearest USGS gauge
- LAS VEGAS CK AT MEADOWS DETN BSN OUT AT LAS VEGAS, 2.35 mi
ZIP 89101Las Vegas city, 0.99 mi east of center
- FEMA zone at point
- Zone X Minimal hazard. Outside the Special Flood Hazard Area and above the 0.2 percent annual chance flood.
- Zones within half a mile
- Zone X, shaded
- Zone X
- Nearest named wash
- Vegas Creek, 0.7 mi northwest
- Nearest detention basin
- Meadows Detention Basin, 3.3 mi west
- Nearest USGS gauge
- LAS VEGAS CK CONFL NR NORTH LV, NV, 2.02 mi
If water gets in
Flood water from outside and a pipe inside the house need different crews and different insurance. Both start the same way.
| Clock | Action | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 0 min | Get people out of the water | Do not walk or drive through moving water. Ready.gov says six inches of moving water can knock you down and one foot can sweep a car away. |
| 2 min | Stop the source if you safely can | For a pipe, close the main shutoff. LVVWD says it is usually in the front yard near the sewer riser cap, in the garage or at the home's manifold. |
| 5 min | Keep away from wet power | Ready.gov says not to touch electrical equipment that is wet or while you stand in water. Leave the breaker panel alone if the floor around it is wet. |
| 10 min | Call or text (702) 602-9420 | Tell us where the water came from, which rooms are wet and whether it came in from outside. That decides the crew and the gear. |
| 15 min | Photograph everything before it moves | Wide shots of each room, close shots of the water line on walls, and the source. Your insurer will ask for these. |
| 30 min | Lift and separate | Move rugs, boxes and furniture off wet floors. Put foil or wood blocks under furniture legs that must stay. |
| 45 min | Treat flood water as dirty | Floodwater can be contaminated, per Ready.gov. Wear gloves and boots. Keep children and pets out. |
| 60 min | Start the 48 hour clock | EPA says to dry water damaged areas and items within 24 to 48 hours to prevent mold growth. Extraction and drying should start inside that window. |
Downtown Las Vegas questions
Which FEMA flood zone is the center of our radius in?
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer puts the the center of our radius point in Zone X. Minimal hazard. Outside the Special Flood Hazard Area and above the 0.2 percent annual chance flood.
What is the closest named wash to Downtown Las Vegas?
Vegas Creek, about 0.41 miles northwest of the Central Las Vegas point, measured on USGS hydrography and gauge locations.
Which detention basin is nearest Downtown Las Vegas?
The Meadows Detention Basin, about 2.35 miles west of the Central Las Vegas point. USGS keeps a monitoring location at it, site 094196557.
Is there a USGS stream gauge near Downtown Las Vegas?
Yes. Las Vegas Ck Confl Nr North Lv, Nv is about 2.02 miles from the ZIP 89101 point, USGS site 09419656.
Is any part of Downtown Las Vegas near a Special Flood Hazard Area?
None of our Downtown Las Vegas points has a Special Flood Hazard Area within half a mile. The Nevada Division of Insurance says 40% of NFIP claims occur outside high risk zones.
Which ZIP codes in Downtown Las Vegas do you cover?
89101. Those ZIPs have their Census internal point inside our 7 mile radius.
Who issues repair permits in Downtown Las Vegas?
Permits here run through City of Las Vegas Building and Safety, (702) 229-6251.
When do flash floods hit Downtown Las Vegas?
The National Weather Service says monsoon storms typically come in July and August, form over the mountains around the valley, then move in and send water down normally dry washes.
Does homeowners insurance cover a flood in Downtown Las Vegas?
The Nevada Division of Insurance says standard homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. A flood policy has a 30 day wait, so buy before the storm season.
How do I get water damage help in Downtown Las Vegas?
Call or text (702) 602-9420. Tell us the street and send a photo of the water line.