Water damage and flood cleanup in East Las Vegas
East Las Vegas flood and water damage work starts with the map, and the closest named wash to our East Las Vegas points is Flamingo Wash, about 0.97 miles away.
East Las Vegas on the flood map
ZIP 89104 runs east of Downtown on both sides of the city line. Its Census internal point falls just inside Winchester CDP, so part of the ZIP is City of Las Vegas and part is unincorporated Clark County. That split matters for permits, since the city and the county run separate offices.
Flamingo Wash, a USGS named stream, passes under a mile south of the 89104 point. USGS keeps monitoring locations on Flamingo Wash at Maryland Parkway and at Eastern Avenue. The ZIP point maps to Zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Lookup points in East Las Vegas
| Point | Mi from center | FEMA at point | FEMA zones within half a mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 89104 | 2.13 | Zone X | Zone X |
ZIP 89104Winchester CDP, 2.13 mi southeast 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
- Nearest named wash
- Flamingo Wash, 0.97 mi southeast
- Nearest detention basin
- Meadows Detention Basin, 4.34 mi west
- Nearest USGS gauge
- FLAMINGO WASH NR MOUTH AT LAS VEGAS, NV, 0.97 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. |
East Las Vegas questions
Which FEMA flood zone is ZIP 89104 in?
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer puts the ZIP 89104 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 East Las Vegas?
Flamingo Wash, about 0.97 miles southeast of the ZIP 89104 point, measured on USGS hydrography and gauge locations.
Which detention basin is nearest East Las Vegas?
The Meadows Detention Basin, about 4.34 miles west of the ZIP 89104 point. USGS keeps a monitoring location at it, site 094196557.
Is there a USGS stream gauge near East Las Vegas?
Yes. Flamingo Wash Nr Mouth At Las Vegas, Nv is about 0.97 miles from the ZIP 89104 point, USGS site 09419678.
Is any part of East Las Vegas near a Special Flood Hazard Area?
None of our East 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 East Las Vegas do you cover?
89104. Those ZIPs have their Census internal point inside our 7 mile radius.
Who issues repair permits in East Las Vegas?
Permits here run through Clark County, since Winchester is unincorporated.
When do flash floods hit East 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 East 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 East Las Vegas?
Call or text (702) 602-9420. Tell us the street and send a photo of the water line.