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Water Damage Help in Whitney

Whitney is an unincorporated town in Clark County, about 13.2 miles in a straight line from our office on Rainbow Meadows Dr. Census estimates put the median home in the Whitney census designated place at 2002.

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What We Know About Whitney

  • Whitney, once called East Las Vegas, began in 1931 when Whitney subdivided his ranch because the Boulder Highway was being built.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • The county commission officially founded the town in 1942 and gave it official borders that year.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • In the 1999 flood the Miracle Mile mobile home park on Boulder Highway lost about two dozen of its 540 trailers to uninhabitable status.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • Water flooded Boulder Highway in the July 8, 1999 flood.Source en.wikipedia.org

Water Damage in Whitney Homes

Whitney grew up along Boulder Highway, and the highway corridor took water in the 1999 flood. Census estimates put the median home at 2002 and about 45% of occupied homes are rented. Mobile homes need the belly and the floor checked as well as the rooms, because water sits under them.

  • In a mobile home, check under the floor and the belly wrap, not just the carpet.
  • Keep photos and receipts for anything you throw out.
  • Permits go to the Clark County Building Department.

Permits and Water in Whitney

Clark County Building Department, 4701 West Russell Road, (702) 455-3000, open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Source clarkcountynv.gov

LVVWD serves the unincorporated towns of Clark County, including Paradise and Winchester. It calls its water very hard at 16 to 17 grains per gallon. Your bill names your utility.

Source en.wikipedia.org

Drying a house is not the same as rebuilding it. Ask the permit office before any repipe, water heater swap or wall rebuild.

Storms and Runoff Near Whitney

  • The Las Vegas Valley is a basin with a single outlet, the Las Vegas Wash, so rain runoff drains to the east side of the valley and on to Lake Mead.Source en.wikipedia.org
  • Rain over the mountains around the valley can flood the valley floor as it runs off, and more hardscape as the valley grew has added to that runoff.Source en.wikipedia.org

Storm water that ran over the ground is Category 3 water. It needs cleaning and often removal of soaked materials, not just fans. See flood cleanup and the live storm tracker.

Homes by Year Built in Whitney

Census estimates from the ACS 2024 5-year count 18,610 homes in the Whitney census designated place. Older homes tend to have older supply lines and water heaters, which is where many leaks start.

  • 1939 or earlier0
  • 1940 to 194915
  • 1950 to 1959143
  • 1960 to 1969691
  • 1970 to 19791,333
  • 1980 to 19891,935
  • 1990 to 19993,811
  • 2000 to 20098,894
  • 2010 to 20191,590
  • 2020 or later198

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS via Census Reporter. More on ZIP 89122.

Questions From Whitney

Does Dry Vegas cover Whitney?
Yes. We cover the whole Las Vegas Valley, from Centennial Hills and Summerlin to Henderson, North Las Vegas and Boulder City. The center of Whitney is about 13.2 miles in a straight line from our office at 1517 Rainbow Meadows Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89128.
Who issues building permits in Whitney?
Clark County Building Department, 4701 West Russell Road, (702) 455-3000, open Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Who supplies the water in Whitney?
LVVWD serves the unincorporated towns of Clark County, including Paradise and Winchester. It calls its water very hard at 16 to 17 grains per gallon. Your bill names your utility.
How old are the homes in Whitney?
Census estimates for the Whitney census designated place put the median build year at 2002. The most common decade is 2000 to 2009, and about 12% of homes were built before 1980.
Are most homes in Whitney rented?
Census estimates for the Whitney census designated place show about 45% of occupied homes rented. Renters should tell the landlord in writing and check their own renters policy.
Are there many mobile homes in Whitney?
Census estimates count about 652 mobile homes in the Whitney census designated place. Water under a mobile home sits in the belly wrap and floor, so both get checked.
What is the first thing to do after a leak in Whitney?
Shut the water, stay clear of wet outlets and take photos. Then in a mobile home, check under the floor and the belly wrap, not just the carpet.
When do storms cause flooding in Whitney?
NWS Las Vegas says monsoon storms typically arrive in July and August, and flash floods sweep down dry washes or pour into low spots. The Regional Flood Control District names July through September for sudden downpours.
How fast does a wet room in Whitney need to be dried?
EPA says within 24 to 48 hours. Dry desert air helps surfaces, but water trapped under flooring or in walls still needs gear and readings.
How do I reach Dry Vegas from Whitney?
Call or text (702) 846-0157. Say where the water came from and which rooms are wet.

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