Water damage and flash flood cleanup in Winchester
Winchester flood and water damage work starts with the map, and the closest named wash to our Winchester points is Flamingo Wash, about 1.31 miles away.
Winchester on the flood map
Winchester is the closest Census place to the center of our radius. Its internal point is 2.31 miles from central Las Vegas, and its land area is about 4.96 square miles. It is unincorporated Clark County, so permits run through the county, not the city.
Flamingo Wash is the named stream nearest the Winchester point, about 1.3 miles away. The ZIP 89109 internal point also falls inside Winchester and sits about 1.4 miles from Flamingo Wash. Both points map to Zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Lookup points in Winchester
| Point | Mi from center | FEMA at point | FEMA zones within half a mile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | 2.31 | Zone X | Zone X |
| ZIP 89109 | 3.13 | Zone X | Zone X |
WinchesterWinchester CDP, 2.31 mi south 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, 1.31 mi south
- Nearest detention basin
- Meadows Detention Basin, 3.63 mi northwest
- Nearest USGS gauge
- FLAMINGO WASH AT MARYLAND PKWY AT LAS VEGAS, NV, 1.31 mi
ZIP 89109Winchester CDP, 3.13 mi southwest 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, 1.39 mi southwest
- Nearest detention basin
- Meadows Detention Basin, 3.06 mi north
- Nearest USGS gauge
- FLAMINGO WASH AT LAS VEGAS, NV, 1.39 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. |
Winchester questions
Which FEMA flood zone is Winchester in?
FEMA's National Flood Hazard Layer puts the Winchester 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 Winchester?
Flamingo Wash, about 1.31 miles south of the Winchester point, measured on USGS hydrography and gauge locations.
Which detention basin is nearest Winchester?
The Meadows Detention Basin, about 3.06 miles north of the ZIP 89109 point. USGS keeps a monitoring location at it, site 094196557.
Is there a USGS stream gauge near Winchester?
Yes. Flamingo Wash At Maryland Pkwy At Las Vegas, Nv is about 1.31 miles from the Winchester point, USGS site 09419677.
Is any part of Winchester near a Special Flood Hazard Area?
None of our Winchester 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 Winchester do you cover?
89109. Those ZIPs have their Census internal point inside our 7 mile radius.
Who issues repair permits in Winchester?
Permits here run through Clark County, since Winchester is unincorporated.
When do flash floods hit Winchester?
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 Winchester?
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 Winchester?
Call or text (702) 602-9420. Tell us the street and send a photo of the water line.