Nevada natural disaster risk
Nevada ranks #47 of 51 from the lowest population-weighted county-score mean in our state comparison. Its highest hazard-score means are wildfire, earthquake, riverine flooding.
RelocateMath computes these state means by weighting FEMA county scores by population. A mean of county percentiles is not a national state percentile or an official FEMA state rating.
The vertical line marks county-score scale midpoint (50).
Find your county's risk in Nevada
All 17 county rows with a FEMA score are available below, initially ordered by population.
| County | Population | Risk score | FEMA rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | 2,329,548 | 99.6 | Very High |
| Washoe County | 497,200 | 96.7 | Relatively High |
| Lyon County | 61,680 | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Carson City | 58,384 | 76.1 | Relatively Low |
| Nye County | 54,344 | 78.3 | Relatively Low |
| Elko County | 54,047 | 87.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Douglas County | 49,623 | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Churchill County | 25,805 | 47.3 | Relatively Low |
| Humboldt County | 17,289 | 40.8 | Very Low |
| White Pine County | 8,735 | 12.5 | Very Low |
| Pershing County | 6,487 | 6.0 | Very Low |
| Lander County | 5,770 | 17.0 | Very Low |
| Mineral County | 4,542 | 9.8 | Very Low |
| Lincoln County | 4,405 | 25.9 | Very Low |
| Storey County | 4,140 | 25.2 | Very Low |
| Eureka County | 1,585 | 5.2 | Very Low |
| Esmeralda County | 1,028 | 2.1 | Very Low |
The county rows show FEMA's own county percentile scores and rating categories; the state figures above are our weighted means. County data cannot establish a property's safety. Expected loss is modeled annual loss per resident, not a premium quote. The insurance figure is what owners with a mortgage reported paying in 2024 (Census American Community Survey), not a current quote. For a specific home, check the address on FEMA's flood map and get insurance quotes before you commit. Our guide explains how to check natural disaster risk before you move.
Lowest FEMA county risk scores in Nevada
- Churchill County 47.3
- Lyon County 71.4
- Carson City 76.1
- Nye County 78.3
- Douglas County 84.4
- Elko County 87.9
- Washoe County 96.7
- Clark County 99.6
Cities in Nevada
- Las Vegas, NV county-score mean 99.6
- Reno, NV county-score mean 93.4
Frequently asked questions
Is Nevada safe from natural disasters?
Nevada's population-weighted county-score mean is 95.6 out of 100 (very high county-score mean), #47 of 51 from the lowest mean in our state comparison. A state average cannot show whether an individual home is safe. About 89% of residents live in counties FEMA rates relatively high or very high.
What natural disasters happen in Nevada?
The highest population-weighted county hazard-score means in Nevada are wildfire, earthquake, riverine flooding (means 98, 98, 94 on the 0–100 county-score scale). These are not national state percentiles.
Which counties have the lowest modeled risk scores in Nevada?
Among counties with at least 20,000 people, the lowest FEMA county risk scores are in Churchill County, Lyon County, Carson City. Conditions vary within each county; check an individual address separately.