Humboldt County
Nevada — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 41th
Humboldt County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 40.8, 41th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $16M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.02 / yr | $10M |
| Drought | Medium | 125.22 / yr | $1M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.03 / yr | $46K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 11.66 / yr | $164K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 4.47 / yr | $267K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 3.87 / yr | $656 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4 |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.46 / yr | $3M |
| Lightning | Very Low | 19.52 / yr | $49K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $33K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $17K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $4K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $4K |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Humboldt County?
Humboldt County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 40.8 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 41th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Humboldt County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $10M EAL), Drought (Medium, $1M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Humboldt County compare to other Nevada counties?
Humboldt County ranks #9 of 17 Nevada counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very low 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. Humboldt County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.