South Silver Springs flash flooding
Summary
Flash floods off Churchill Butte pile up behind US 95 and the railroad, flooding 102 homes and cutting off emergency access. The adopted master plan charts a path: raise flood-prone homes, add culverts, and require new builds to sit above flood levels.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Raising homes is the most cost-effective fix (benefit-cost ratio of 2.99) and could qualify for FEMA funding; big drainage infrastructure doesn't pencil out yet.
South Silver Springs homeowners in flood zones and future buyers of vacant subdivided lots.
None directly; residents declined to raise homes will remain at risk.
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