FEMA NRI 1.19.0Updated Nov 2023 · Coverage 2014–2023Methodology

Nevada Disaster Risk

Natural disaster risk data for all 17 counties.

Avg FEMA Rating

Relatively Low

Avg Percentile

46th

Counties with Data

of 17 total

County risk atlas

Nevada hazard exposure by county

A compact 2.5D surface of FEMA National Risk Index percentiles. Toggle composite, flood, wildfire, hurricane, tornado, and earthquake risk to see which counties carry the highest relative exposure without loading the full national explorer dataset.

Counties

17/17

Avg composite

46th

Risk layers

Highest Risk Counties

Clark County

Very High

100th percentile

Washoe County

Relatively High

97th percentile

Elko County

Relatively Moderate

88th percentile

Douglas County

Relatively Moderate

84th percentile

Nye County

Relatively Low

78th percentile

Lowest Risk Counties

Esmeralda County

Very Low

2th percentile

Eureka County

Very Low

5th percentile

Pershing County

Very Low

6th percentile

Mineral County

Very Low

10th percentile

White Pine County

Very Low

13th percentile

All Nevada Counties

County	Percentile	FEMA Rating	Flood	Wildfire	Tornado	Earthquake
Clark County	100th	Very High	99.6	99.1	9.2	99.1
Washoe County	97th	Relatively High	94.5	99.0	14.3	99.2
Elko County	88th	Relatively Moderate	54.5	99.9	1.7	84.2
Douglas County	84th	Relatively Moderate	73.8	97.9	2.6	96.3
Nye County	78th	Relatively Low	81.9	80.9	1.5	91.0
Carson City	76th	Relatively Low	46.1	93.5	1.9	96.6
Lyon County	71th	Relatively Low	63.5	96.8	2.2	93.8
Churchill County	47th	Relatively Low	53.2	64.5	1.7	91.3
Humboldt County	41th	Very Low	17.0	97.1	2.1	78.6
Lincoln County	26th	Very Low	39.0	91.6	1.1	80.2
Storey County	25th	Very Low	9.8	96.3	2.0	80.8
Lander County	17th	Very Low	15.7	94.0	1.8	69.2
White Pine County	13th	Very Low	24.1	84.2	1.0	65.2
Mineral County	10th	Very Low	12.9	49.3	1.3	84.3
Pershing County	6th	Very Low	7.5	87.3	1.2	55.2
Eureka County	5th	Very Low	7.7	90.9	1.0	41.7
Esmeralda County	2th	Very Low	4.7	34.7	0.9	68.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which county in Nevada has the highest natural disaster risk?

Clark County has the highest natural disaster risk in Nevada, rated Very High (100th percentile nationally), based on FEMA National Risk Index data.

Which county in Nevada is the safest from natural disasters?

Esmeralda County has the lowest natural disaster risk in Nevada, rated Very Low (2th percentile nationally), based on FEMA NRI data.

What natural disasters are most common in Nevada?

Nevada counties face varying levels of risk from floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes. The FEMA National Risk Index scores each county across 18 hazard types. See individual county pages for detailed hazard breakdowns.

How is natural disaster risk measured by county?

The FEMA National Risk Index (NRI) measures natural disaster risk using expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Scores are normalized nationally, with ratings from Very Low to Very High across 18 natural hazard types.

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Data Source

Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.

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