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Major disaster
DR-759-NV: Severe Storms & Flooding
Major disaster declaration for Nevada, declared 02/28/1986 for a flood. Covers 6 designated areas.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 02/28/1986
- Incident began
- 02/15/1986
- Incident ended
- 03/12/1986
- Areas
- 6
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationNot approved for this declaration
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Carson City | 02/28/1986 | PA |
| Douglas County | 02/28/1986 | PA |
| Humboldt County | 02/28/1986 | PA |
| Lyon County | 02/28/1986 | PA |
| Storey County | 02/28/1986 | PA |
| Washoe County | 02/28/1986 | PA |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-759-NV
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Flood
- Title
- Severe Storms & Flooding
- Closed out
- 09/12/1991
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
FEMA page for DR-759-NVSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026