Washoe County and FEMA update Swan Lake and Silver Lake floodplain risk maps using latest mapping technology to inform residents of flood risks

Washoe County, in alignment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and obligations, has updated flood hazard information using the latest data and mapping technology in the Swan Lake and Silver Lake areas of Washoe County. The remapping effort focuses on updating the FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) that identify the 1 percent risk (100-year) flood risks around Swan Lake and Silver Lake. This is one of several areas in Washoe County to be analyzed and remapped. 

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Dec 27, 2024

Davis Fire Update Sept. 15, 2024 – USFS

Acres: 5,824 acres                                                                               Start Date: 09/07/2024 Location: Washoe Valley, Nevada                                                     Personnel: 641 Containment:  ...

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Sep 15, 2024

Davis Fire Update Sept. 14, 2024 – USFS

Acres: 5,824 acres                                                                               Start Date: 09/07/2024 Location: Washoe Valley, Nevada                                                     Personnel: 710 Containment:...

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Sep 14, 2024

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Davis Fire damage assessment survey available

Washoe County Emergency Management and the Nevada Division of Emergency Management are asking residents affected by the Davis Fire to provide information on the damage sustained to their property. This will help local and state authorities calculate the overall impact of the fire to the community. 

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Sep 13, 2024

Davis Fire Update Sept. 13, 2024 – USFS

Acres: 5,824 acres                                                                               Start Date: 09/07/2024 Location: Washoe Valley, Nevada                                                     Personnel: 685 Containment:  ...

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Sep 13, 2024

Davis Fire Update Sept. 12, – USFS

Acres: 5,824 acres                                                                               Start Date: 09/07/2024 Location: Washoe Valley, Nevada                                                     Personnel: 631 Containment:...

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Sep 12, 2024

Photo of a mountain range and a wildfire at the base of the mountain.

Davis Fire News Release – USFS/TMFPD

X: https://x.com/TMFPD Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TMFPD Fire Information: https://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/nvhtf-davis-fire Start: Sept 7, 2024 Cause: Under Investigation Size: 3,300 Acres Percent Containment: 0% Helicopters: 5  Heavy...

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Sep 8, 2024

September is National Preparedness Month

Our region is prone to the potential of disasters including wildfires, floods, and earthquakes.  September is National Preparedness Month, and Washoe County, City of Reno, City of Sparks, Washoe County Sheriff's Office, Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District, and...

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Sep 6, 2023