Natural Disasters in Las Vegas, NV
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
99.6
Very High
Expected Annual Loss
99.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
46.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
6.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Heat Wave | 99.9 |
| Wildfire | 99.1 |
| Earthquake | 99.1 |
| Hail | 97.3 |
| Landslide | 92.1 |
| Lightning | 85.8 |
| Avalanche | 85.1 |
| Strong Wind | 66.5 |
| Winter Weather | 61.6 |
| Volcanic Activity | 36.5 |
| Drought | 16.7 |
| Tornado | 9.2 |
| Cold Wave | 2.6 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
14
Most Recent
Biological
Apr 2020
Most Common Type
Fire
5 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jul 5, 2013 | Fire | CARPENTER 1 FIRE |
| Jul 1, 2010 | Fire | CATHEDRAL FIRE |
| Sep 13, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 24, 2005 | Fire | GOOD SPRINGS FIRE |
| Mar 7, 2005 | Severe Storm | HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING |
| Feb 23, 2005 | Snowstorm | SNOW |
| Feb 17, 2005 | Snowstorm | RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW |
| Jul 26, 2004 | Fire | ROBBERS FIRE |
| Jul 17, 2002 | Fire | NV - LOST CABIN FIRE - 07/17/02 |
| Jul 20, 1999 | Severe Storm | NV - FLASH FLOODING 7/8/99 |
| Sep 6, 1984 | Flood | HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING |
| Aug 28, 1981 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
626
Total Claims Paid
$9,289,633
Avg Claim Payout
$14,840
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$28,169,723
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
248
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4523 | Biological | 46 | $21,572,155 |
| DR-1281 | Severe Storm(s) | 155 | $4,516,460 |
| DR-3243 | Hurricane | 10 | $1,056,542 |
| DR-1583 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $805,239 |
| DR-4202 | Flood | 4 | $193,262 |
| DR-3204 | Snow | 1 | $16,369 |
| DR-3202 | Snow | 1 | $9,697 |
Las Vegas has a very high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are heat wave, wildfire, earthquake. The area has had 14 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is fire (5 declarations). 626 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $28,169,723 in public assistance recovery funding.