Nevada Natural Disaster Risk by County
FEMA National Risk Index rankings for all 17 counties
Nevada spans 17 counties with an average FEMA National Risk Index score of 46.2 (moderate risk) and roughly $1.37B in combined expected annual loss statewide. 2 counties are rated High or Very High risk.
Leading the state for risk is Clark County (score 99.6, very high), while Esmeralda County (score 2.1) carries the lowest. Use the table below to compare every county by score, top hazard, and expected annual loss.
County Rankings
| # | County | Risk Score | Risk Rating | Top Hazard | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark County | Very High | Heat Wave | $813M | |
| 2 | Washoe County | High | Earthquake | $274M | |
| 3 | Elko County | Medium | Wildfire | $75M | |
| 4 | Douglas County | Medium | Wildfire | $45M | |
| 5 | Nye County | Low | Heat Wave | $24M | |
| 6 | Carson City City | Low | Earthquake | $41M | |
| 7 | Lyon County | Low | Wildfire | $33M | |
| 8 | Churchill County | Low | Earthquake | $16M | |
| 9 | Humboldt County | Very Low | Wildfire | $16M | |
| 10 | Lincoln County | Very Low | Wildfire | $5M | |
| 11 | Storey County | Very Low | Wildfire | $11M | |
| 12 | Lander County | Very Low | Wildfire | $4M | |
| 13 | White Pine County | Very Low | Winter Weather | $6M | |
| 14 | Mineral County | Very Low | Earthquake | $4M | |
| 15 | Pershing County | Very Low | Wildfire | $2M | |
| 16 | Eureka County | Very Low | Wildfire | $4M | |
| 17 | Esmeralda County | Very Low | Earthquake | $1M |
All 17 Nevada counties, ranked by FEMA National Risk Index score.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada county has the highest natural disaster risk?
Clark County has the highest FEMA National Risk Index score in Nevada at 99.6 (Very High), driven largely by heat wave.
What is the average natural disaster risk in Nevada?
Nevada counties average a National Risk Index score of 46.2 across 17 counties, with 2 rated High or Very High risk.
How much are expected annual losses across Nevada?
FEMA estimates roughly $1.37B in combined expected annual loss from natural hazards across all Nevada counties.