Wildfire Risk in Nevada
All Nevada counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index wildfire score
Wildfire risk — uncontrolled fires that spread across wildland and into communities — is rated for 17 of 17 Nevada counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Elko County carries the state's highest wildfire score at 99.9, with $62M in expected annual wildfire losses.
4 Nevada counties are rated High or Very High for wildfire, and expected annual losses from wildfire total roughly $157M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Wildfire
| # | County | Wildfire Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elko County | High | 0.03 / yr | $62M | |
| 2 | Clark County | High | 0.00 / yr | $24M | |
| 3 | Washoe County | High | 0.01 / yr | $27M | |
| 4 | Douglas County | High | 0.01 / yr | $10M | |
| 5 | Humboldt County | Medium | 0.02 / yr | $10M | |
| 6 | Lyon County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $7M | |
| 7 | Storey County | Medium | 0.02 / yr | $7M | |
| 8 | Lander County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 9 | Carson City City | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $3M | |
| 10 | Lincoln County | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $969K | |
| 11 | Eureka County | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M | |
| 12 | Pershing County | Low | 0.01 / yr | $630K | |
| 13 | White Pine County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $662K | |
| 14 | Nye County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $275K | |
| 15 | Churchill County | Low | 0.00 / yr | $121K | |
| 16 | Mineral County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $38K | |
| 17 | Esmeralda County | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $12K |
17 Nevada counties with measurable wildfire risk. See the national wildfire ranking or all Nevada counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada county has the highest wildfire risk?
Elko County has the highest FEMA wildfire risk score in Nevada at 99.9 (High), with $62M in expected annual losses and about 0.03 events per year.
How many Nevada counties face significant wildfire risk?
17 Nevada counties record measurable wildfire risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 4 of them are rated High or Very High.