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Extreme Heat Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Risk Level: Extreme — Score 9/10
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- FEMA rates Las Vegas's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- Estimated annual loss of $295M from this hazard type
- 10 events on record in proximity
- 5 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 11.8 events per year
Peak season: June-September
Last significant event: Excessive Heat - Northwest Arizona, Southeast California, Southern Nevada, United States (2025-08-20) — 3,090,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Extreme Heats
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Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
How Las Vegas Compares
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Notable Extreme Heat Events Near Las Vegas
Extreme Heat - Nevada, Arizona and California, United States
August 12, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Excessive Heat - Northwest Arizona, Southeast California, Southern Nevada, United States
August 19, 2025 — WARNING
3,090,000 people exposed; $372,153M capital exposed
Excessive Heat - Northwest Arizona, Southeast California, and Southern Nevada, United States
August 19, 2025 — WARNING
3,090,000 people exposed; $372,153M capital exposed
Extreme Heat - California/Nevada/Arizona, United States
July 27, 2016 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat - California, Nevada, Arizona, United States
August 25, 2019 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Extreme Heat Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stay hydrated — drink water regularly even if you don’t feel thirsty
- 2.Avoid outdoor activities during peak heat hours (10 AM – 4 PM)
- 3.Know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
- 4.Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning
- 5.Never leave children or pets in a parked vehicle
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