STATE RISK ROLL-UP

Nevada

Across 17 counties, FEMA rates 2 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.

How the counties rate

Low13

Moderate2

Elevated1

High1

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Nevada's counties:

Winter weather — 6 counties
Wildfire — 4 counties
Flooding — 2 counties
Extreme heat — 2 counties

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Clark County	Very High	100
Washoe County	Relatively High	97
Elko County	Relatively Moderate	88
Douglas County	Relatively Moderate	84
Nye County	Relatively Low	78
Carson City County	Relatively Low	76

State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-08