Cold Wave Risk in Nevada
All Nevada counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index cold wave score
Cold Wave risk — prolonged spells of dangerously low temperatures — is rated for 13 of 17 Nevada counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. White Pine County carries the state's highest cold wave score at 43.3, with $760K in expected annual cold wave losses.
No Nevada county reaches the High band for cold wave, and expected annual losses from cold wave total roughly $1M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Cold Wave
| # | County | Cold Wave Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | White Pine County | Low | 2.41 / yr | $760K | |
| 2 | Elko County | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $278K | |
| 3 | Nye County | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $49K | |
| 4 | Lander County | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $42K | |
| 5 | Eureka County | Very Low | 0.43 / yr | $38K | |
| 6 | Humboldt County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $33K | |
| 7 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $10K | |
| 8 | Esmeralda County | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $11K | |
| 9 | Churchill County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $2 | |
| 10 | Clark County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1 | |
| 11 | Pershing County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 | |
| 12 | Washoe County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 | |
| 13 | Mineral County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
13 Nevada counties with measurable cold wave risk. See the national cold wave ranking or all Nevada counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada county has the highest cold wave risk?
White Pine County has the highest FEMA cold wave risk score in Nevada at 43.3 (Low), with $760K in expected annual losses and about 2.41 events per year.
How many Nevada counties face significant cold wave risk?
13 Nevada counties record measurable cold wave risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.