Tornado Risk in Nevada
All Nevada counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index tornado score
Tornado risk — violently rotating columns of air capable of catastrophic local damage — is rated for 17 of 17 Nevada counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Washoe County carries the state's highest tornado score at 14.3, with $146K in expected annual tornado losses.
No Nevada county reaches the High band for tornado, and expected annual losses from tornado total roughly $226K statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Tornado
| # | County | Tornado Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washoe County | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $146K | |
| 2 | Clark County | Very Low | 0.17 / yr | $51K | |
| 3 | Douglas County | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $4K | |
| 4 | Lyon County | Very Low | 0.07 / yr | $4K | |
| 5 | Humboldt County | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $4K | |
| 6 | Storey County | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 7 | Carson City City | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K | |
| 8 | Lander County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $1K | |
| 9 | Elko County | Very Low | 0.47 / yr | $2K | |
| 10 | Churchill County | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $2K | |
| 11 | Nye County | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $925 | |
| 12 | Mineral County | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $992 | |
| 13 | Pershing County | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $547 | |
| 14 | Lincoln County | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $145 | |
| 15 | White Pine County | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $161 | |
| 16 | Eureka County | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $265 | |
| 17 | Esmeralda County | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $57 |
17 Nevada counties with measurable tornado risk. See the national tornado ranking or all Nevada counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada county has the highest tornado risk?
Washoe County has the highest FEMA tornado risk score in Nevada at 14.3 (Very Low), with $146K in expected annual losses and about 0.11 events per year.
How many Nevada counties face significant tornado risk?
17 Nevada counties record measurable tornado risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 0 of them are rated High or Very High.