White Pine County
Nevada — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 13th
White Pine County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 12.5, 13th national percentile), driven primarily by winter weather and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Winter Weather | High | 20.37 / yr | $289K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $662K |
| Landslide | Low | 3.67 / yr | $4K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $626K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $976 |
| Drought | Low | 94.34 / yr | $134K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 2.41 / yr | $760K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.79 / yr | $3M |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 1.89 / yr | $63K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 33.48 / yr | $56K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $3K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.14 / yr | $11K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.09 / yr | $161 |
| 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 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for White Pine County?
White Pine County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 12.5 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 13th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in White Pine County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Winter Weather (High, $289K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $662K EAL), Landslide (Low, $4K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does White Pine County compare to other Nevada counties?
White Pine County ranks #13 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. White Pine County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.