Douglas County
Nevada — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
MediumComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 84th
Douglas County faces medium composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 84.4, 84th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $45M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | High | 0.01 / yr | $10M |
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.05 / yr | $18M |
| Winter Weather | High | 15.17 / yr | $723K |
| Drought | Medium | 69.43 / yr | $748K |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.10 / yr | $67K |
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 0.79 / yr | $13M |
| Landslide | Low | 2.31 / yr | $4K |
| Lightning | Medium | 19.40 / yr | $341K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.92 / yr | $545K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $6 |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $81K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.14 / yr | $174K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $4K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Douglas County?
Douglas County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 84.4 out of 100, placing it in the Medium category and the 84th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Douglas County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (High, $10M EAL), Earthquake (Medium, $18M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $723K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Douglas County compare to other Nevada counties?
Douglas County ranks #4 of 17 Nevada counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a medium rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Douglas County's $45M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.