Avalanche Risk in Nevada
All Nevada counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index avalanche score
Avalanche risk — fast-moving snow and debris sliding down steep mountain slopes — is rated for 17 of 17 Nevada counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Clark County carries the state's highest avalanche score at 85.1, with $913K in expected annual avalanche losses.
No Nevada county reaches the High band for avalanche, and expected annual losses from avalanche total roughly $3M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Avalanche
| # | County | Avalanche Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark County | Medium | 0.07 / yr | $913K | |
| 2 | Washoe County | Medium | 0.13 / yr | $1M | |
| 3 | Elko County | Medium | 0.03 / yr | $502K | |
| 4 | Douglas County | Low | 0.10 / yr | $67K | |
| 5 | Carson City City | Low | 0.07 / yr | $46K | |
| 6 | Humboldt County | Low | 0.03 / yr | $46K | |
| 7 | Nye County | Low | 0.03 / yr | $4K | |
| 8 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $761 | |
| 9 | White Pine County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $976 | |
| 10 | Lander County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $395 | |
| 11 | Pershing County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $308 | |
| 12 | Mineral County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $304 | |
| 13 | Churchill County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $331 | |
| 14 | Esmeralda County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $198 | |
| 15 | Eureka County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $162 | |
| 16 | Lyon County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $48 | |
| 17 | Storey County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $19 |
17 Nevada counties with measurable avalanche risk. See the national avalanche ranking or all Nevada counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada county has the highest avalanche risk?
Clark County has the highest FEMA avalanche risk score in Nevada at 85.1 (Medium), with $913K in expected annual losses and about 0.07 events per year.
How many Nevada counties face significant avalanche risk?
17 Nevada counties record measurable avalanche risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.