Ice Storm Risk in Nevada
All Nevada counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index ice storm score
Ice Storm risk — freezing rain that coats surfaces in heavy, damaging ice — is rated for 4 of 17 Nevada counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Washoe County carries the state's highest ice storm score at 80.7, with $490K in expected annual ice storm losses.
No Nevada county reaches the High band for ice storm, and expected annual losses from ice storm total roughly $567K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Ice Storm
| # | County | Ice Storm Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washoe County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $490K | |
| 2 | Lyon County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $44K | |
| 3 | Churchill County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $26K | |
| 4 | Pershing County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $7K |
4 Nevada counties with measurable ice storm risk. See the national ice storm ranking or all Nevada counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada county has the highest ice storm risk?
Washoe County has the highest FEMA ice storm risk score in Nevada at 80.7 (Medium), with $490K in expected annual losses and about 0.01 events per year.
How many Nevada counties face significant ice storm risk?
4 Nevada counties record measurable ice storm risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.