The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released preliminary flood maps for Washoe County, including the cities of Reno and Sparks, the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony.
The maps identify updated flood hazards along 64 streams throughout the county. FEMA officials say the revisions aim to help building officials, contractors, and homeowners make more informed decisions to reduce disaster risk.
“Flood hazards are dynamic and change frequently for many reasons, including weather patterns, erosion, and community development,” officials stated…