Flood risk snapshot · Fernley, NV

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Fernley, NV.

Live conditions updated just now. Refreshes every 5–40 minutes.

This view focuses on street flooding, ponding in low-lying areas, and how heavy rain tends to behave around this city.

Live risk outlook

LOW

Low

Next 6–24 hours: Today: Low (10/100) · Rain 0% · 0.0 in · Max wind 10 to 20 mph.

3 active alerts nearby.

Sources: NOAA, NWS, SPC, NHC, FEMA, USGS.

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

42

/ 100

Flood risk score42/100

For typical homes located in Fernley, NV.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 2 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Fernley, NV

Historical baseline tiles

Click a tile to update scores. These layers show long-term historical baseline risk, not live warnings or short-term forecast risk.

Live flood alerts & official forecast (NWS)

Forecast office: REV · radar KRGX

Active alerts near Fernley

Red Flag Warning

Effective local time

Red Flag Warning issued June 24 at 12:04PM PDT until June 27 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Avoid outdoor activities that can cause a spark near dry vegetation, such as yard work, target shooting, or campfires. Follow local fire restrictions. Check weather.gov/reno for updates and livingwithfire.info for preparedness tips.

Lake Wind Advisory

Effective local time

Lake Wind Advisory issued June 24 at 11:45AM PDT until June 25 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

Lake Wind Advisory

Effective local time

Lake Wind Advisory issued June 24 at 11:45AM PDT until June 27 at 2:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

Check lake conditions before heading out and be prepared for a sudden increase in winds and wave heights. Consider postponing boating activities on the lake until a day with less wind.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: A (60% of features)

SFHA share: 60% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 5

Tile risk label: Elevated

Source: FEMA NFHL (MapServer).

Nearest river gauge (USGS)

No nearby USGS gauges reporting right now.

Source: USGS NWIS (instant values).

Soil saturation (model)

Soil moisture: 4% volumetric

Last 24h rain: 0.00 in

Updated: local time

Source: Open-Meteo soil model (proxy).

5-day flood & rain outlook

Today

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 10 to 20 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 0% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 to 20 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Fri

LOW

Rain chance: 8% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 to 25 mph

Risk score: 13/100

Sat

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 5 to 20 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 2%

Max wind: 10 mph

Risk score: 11/100

Outlook blends NWS forecast, WPC QPF totals, and Excessive Rainfall Outlook categories.

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile5
Dominant FEMA zoneA (60%)
SFHA share of features60%
Soil moisture (topsoil)4% · 0.00 in rain

Data from FEMA NFHL, USGS gauges, and Open-Meteo soil moisture.

Historical flooding exposure in Fernley

  • Lowest-lying streets and drainage chokepoints tend to flood first during heavy rain.
  • Long-duration rainfall can raise ponding risk even without a named storm.
  • Local elevation and canal/river networks can amplify or reduce flood impacts.

Flood & storm risk FAQs for Fernley

Does Fernley flood often?

Flooding risk depends on elevation, drainage, and rainfall intensity. This model summarizes localized flood patterns from public datasets.

What causes street flooding without a storm surge?

Short bursts of heavy rain can overwhelm drains; longer events can saturate soils and keep water standing even after rain ends.