Flood risk snapshot · Spanish Springs, NV

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Current risk outlook

Flooding and heavy rain risk for Spanish Springs, 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 (14/100) · Rain 10% · 0.0 in · Max wind 10 to 25 mph.

2 active alerts nearby.

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

Historical risk score

Long-term baseline derived from historical hazard activity.

48

/ 100

Flood risk score48/100

For typical homes located in Spanish Springs, NV.

Baseline context

FEMA NFHL flood zones: 4 features intersect this tile.

Local historical hazard map

Spanish Springs, 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 Spanish Springs

Red Flag Warning

Effective local time

Red Flag Warning issued June 26 at 12:47AM 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 25 at 11:55PM PDT until June 27 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.

Flood intelligence snapshot

FEMA flood zones (NFHL)

Dominant zone: X (44% of features)

SFHA share: 56% (feature-weighted)

NFHL features in tile: 50

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: 7% 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: 10% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 10 to 25 mph

Risk score: 14/100

Tomorrow

LOW

Rain chance: 17% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 15 to 25 mph

Risk score: 17/100

Sun

LOW

Rain chance: 5% · 0.0 in

Max wind: 5 to 10 mph

Risk score: 12/100

Mon

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 0 to 5 mph

Risk score: 10/100

Tue

LOW

Rain chance: 0%

Max wind: 0 to 15 mph

Risk score: 10/100

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

Historical flooding exposure

Local flood data facts

NFHL features in this tile50
Dominant FEMA zoneX (44%)
SFHA share of features56%
Soil moisture (topsoil)7% · 0.00 in rain

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

Historical flooding exposure in Spanish Springs

  • 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 Spanish Springs

Does Spanish Springs 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.