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.

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CountyRisk scoreRatingExpected annual lossPopulation
Clark99.6Very High$812.6M2,260,510
Washoe96.7Relatively High$273.8M486,264
Elko87.9Relatively Moderate$74.6M53,581
Douglas84.4Relatively Moderate$44.6M49,429
Nye78.3Relatively Low$24.5M51,166
Carson City76.1Relatively Low$41M58,597
Lyon71.4Relatively Low$32.9M59,117
Churchill47.3Relatively Low$15.5M25,502
Humboldt40.8Very Low$15.8M17,234
Lincoln25.9Very Low$4.8M4,449
Storey25.2Very Low$11.3M4,104
Lander17Very Low$4.1M5,714
White Pine12.5Very Low$5.5M9,009
Mineral9.8Very Low$4M4,516
Pershing6Very Low$2.3M6,601
Eureka5.2Very Low$4.2M1,793
Esmeralda2.1Very Low$1.3M725

🏛️ 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.