Winter Weather Risk in Nevada
All Nevada counties ranked by FEMA National Risk Index winter weather score
Winter Weather risk — heavy snow, blizzards, and hazardous winter conditions — is rated for 17 of 17 Nevada counties in FEMA's National Risk Index. Washoe County carries the state's highest winter weather score at 99.0, with $2M in expected annual winter weather losses.
6 Nevada counties are rated High or Very High for winter weather, and expected annual losses from winter weather total roughly $5M statewide. The full ranking below links to each county's complete 18-hazard risk profile.
County Rankings — Winter Weather
| # | County | Winter Weather Score | Rating | Ann. Freq. | Ann. Loss |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washoe County | Very High | 11.60 / yr | $2M | |
| 2 | Douglas County | High | 15.17 / yr | $723K | |
| 3 | Carson City City | High | 15.85 / yr | $641K | |
| 4 | Lyon County | High | 6.51 / yr | $476K | |
| 5 | Elko County | High | 21.58 / yr | $355K | |
| 6 | White Pine County | High | 20.37 / yr | $289K | |
| 7 | Humboldt County | Medium | 11.66 / yr | $164K | |
| 8 | Nye County | Medium | 9.47 / yr | $79K | |
| 9 | Lander County | Medium | 16.59 / yr | $73K | |
| 10 | Clark County | Medium | 2.17 / yr | $89K | |
| 11 | Churchill County | Low | 7.31 / yr | $77K | |
| 12 | Storey County | Low | 12.84 / yr | $52K | |
| 13 | Lincoln County | Low | 11.67 / yr | $15K | |
| 14 | Eureka County | Low | 16.61 / yr | $36K | |
| 15 | Mineral County | Low | 5.49 / yr | $21K | |
| 16 | Pershing County | Low | 7.31 / yr | $16K | |
| 17 | Esmeralda County | Very Low | 5.90 / yr | $4K |
17 Nevada counties with measurable winter weather risk. See the national winter weather ranking or all Nevada counties by overall risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Nevada county has the highest winter weather risk?
Washoe County has the highest FEMA winter weather risk score in Nevada at 99.0 (Very High), with $2M in expected annual losses and about 11.60 events per year.
How many Nevada counties face significant winter weather risk?
17 Nevada counties record measurable winter weather risk in FEMA's National Risk Index; 6 of them are rated High or Very High.