Natural Hazard Risk in Nevada
The risk score (0–100) combines expected annual loss from 18 natural hazards with social vulnerability and community resilience. Higher = greater relative risk. Scores compare counties across the United States.
See what's happening right now on the live map →| County | Risk score | Rating | Expected annual loss | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark | 99.6 | Very High | $812.6M | 2,260,510 |
| Washoe | 96.7 | Relatively High | $273.8M | 486,264 |
| Elko | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate | $74.6M | 53,581 |
| Douglas | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate | $44.6M | 49,429 |
| Nye | 78.3 | Relatively Low | $24.5M | 51,166 |
| Carson City | 76.1 | Relatively Low | $41M | 58,597 |
| Lyon | 71.4 | Relatively Low | $32.9M | 59,117 |
| Churchill | 47.3 | Relatively Low | $15.5M | 25,502 |
| Humboldt | 40.8 | Very Low | $15.8M | 17,234 |
| Lincoln | 25.9 | Very Low | $4.8M | 4,449 |
| Storey | 25.2 | Very Low | $11.3M | 4,104 |
| Lander | 17 | Very Low | $4.1M | 5,714 |
| White Pine | 12.5 | Very Low | $5.5M | 9,009 |
| Mineral | 9.8 | Very Low | $4M | 4,516 |
| Pershing | 6 | Very Low | $2.3M | 6,601 |
| Eureka | 5.2 | Very Low | $4.2M | 1,793 |
| Esmeralda | 2.1 | Very Low | $1.3M | 725 |
🏛️ Federal disaster declarations (last 2 years)
FMPEAVINE FIREAug 2, 2025
Fire · Designated areas: Washoe (County)
FMCONNER FIREJun 20, 2025
Fire · Designated areas: Douglas (County)
FMMARIE FIREJun 10, 2025
Fire · Designated areas: Washoe (County)
FMCALLAHAN FIRENov 11, 2024
Fire · Designated areas: Washoe (County)
FMDAVIS FIRESep 7, 2024
Fire · Designated areas: Washoe (County)
FMGOLD RANCH FIREAug 12, 2024
Fire · Designated areas: Washoe (County)
Major disaster (DR) and emergency (EM) declarations unlock federal assistance for the designated areas. Source: FEMA / OpenFEMA.
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Data: FEMA National Risk Index (updated ~annually). AlertAtlas is not an official warning service — always follow local authorities.