Flood and water damage help in West Las Vegas
West Las Vegas flood and water damage work starts with the map, and the closest named wash to our West Las Vegas points is Vegas Creek, about 0.46 miles away.
West Las Vegas on the flood map
West Las Vegas holds three of our lookup points, the ZIP 89106 internal point and the USGS named places Bonanza Village and Vegas Heights. All three are in the City of Las Vegas.
This is the part of our radius where FEMA's map shows the most water. The 89106 point and the Bonanza Village point both sit in shaded Zone X, the 0.2 percent annual chance flood band. The Vegas Heights point sits in Zone AO, which FEMA defines as shallow flooding, usually sheet flow, with an average depth of 1 to 3 feet. The Meadows Detention Basin outlet on Las Vegas Creek, a USGS monitoring location, is about a mile from Bonanza Village.
Lookup points in West Las Vegas
| Point | Mi from center | FEMA at point | FEMA zones within half a mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 89106 | 1.52 | Zone X, shaded | Zone X, shaded, Zone X |
| Bonanza Village | 1.69 | Zone X, shaded | Zone X, shaded, Zone X |
| Vegas Heights | 2.24 | Zone AO | Zone AO, Zone X, shaded, Zone X |
ZIP 89106Las Vegas city, 1.52 mi northwest of center
- FEMA zone at point
- Zone X, shaded Moderate hazard. Between the 1 percent (100 year) and the 0.2 percent (500 year) annual chance floods.
- Zones within half a mile
- Zone X, shaded
- Zone X
- Nearest named wash
- Vegas Creek, 0.46 mi south
- Nearest detention basin
- Meadows Detention Basin, 1.16 mi southwest
- Nearest USGS gauge
- LAS VEGAS CK AT MEADOWS DETN BSN OUT AT LAS VEGAS, 1.16 mi
Bonanza VillageLas Vegas city, 1.69 mi northwest of center
- FEMA zone at point
- Zone X, shaded Moderate hazard. Between the 1 percent (100 year) and the 0.2 percent (500 year) annual chance floods.
- Zones within half a mile
- Zone X, shaded
- Zone X
- Nearest named wash
- Vegas Creek, 0.52 mi south
- Nearest detention basin
- Meadows Detention Basin, 1.06 mi southwest
- Nearest USGS gauge
- LAS VEGAS CK AT MEADOWS DETN BSN OUT AT LAS VEGAS, 1.06 mi
Vegas HeightsLas Vegas city, 2.24 mi northwest of center
- FEMA zone at point
- Zone AO Special Flood Hazard Area. Shallow flooding, usually sheet flow, average depth 1 to 3 feet. FEMA puts the chance of flooding over a 30 year mortgage at 26%.
- Zones within half a mile
- Zone AO
- Zone X, shaded
- Zone X
- Nearest named wash
- Vegas Creek, 1.71 mi south
- Nearest detention basin
- Carey and Lake Mead Detention Basin, 1.41 mi west
- Nearest USGS gauge
- CAREY/LAKE MEAD BLVD DETN BASIN NR N LAS VEGAS, NV, 1.41 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. |
West Las Vegas questions
Which FEMA flood zone is ZIP 89106 in?
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer puts the ZIP 89106 point in Zone X, shaded. Moderate hazard. Between the 1 percent (100 year) and the 0.2 percent (500 year) annual chance floods.
What is the closest named wash to West Las Vegas?
Vegas Creek, about 0.46 miles south of the ZIP 89106 point, measured on USGS hydrography and gauge locations.
Which detention basin is nearest West Las Vegas?
The Meadows Detention Basin, about 1.06 miles southwest of the Bonanza Village point. USGS keeps a monitoring location at it, site 094196557.
Is there a USGS stream gauge near West Las Vegas?
Yes. Las Vegas Ck At Meadows Detn Bsn Out At Las Vegas is about 1.06 miles from the Bonanza Village point, USGS site 094196557.
Is any part of West Las Vegas near a Special Flood Hazard Area?
Within half a mile of Vegas Heights, FEMA maps a Special Flood Hazard Area. The Nevada Division of Insurance says 40% of NFIP claims occur outside high risk zones.
Which ZIP codes in West Las Vegas do you cover?
89106. Those ZIPs have their Census internal point inside our 7 mile radius.
Who issues repair permits in West Las Vegas?
Permits here run through City of Las Vegas Building and Safety, (702) 229-6251.
When do flash floods hit West 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 West 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 West Las Vegas?
Call or text (702) 602-9420. Tell us the street and send a photo of the water line.