9
Extreme
Flood 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 $362M from this hazard type
- 92 significant events recorded in proximity since 1950
- 30 events in the last 12 months indicate ongoing risk
- Average annual frequency: 7.2 events per year
Peak season: March-September
Last significant event: Flood - Las Vegas--Henderson, NV Region, United States (2024-07-18) — 933,000 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Floods
Las Vegas is not in the top 10 for flood risk among tracked cities.
How Las Vegas Compares
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Notable Flood Events Near Las Vegas
Flood - Las Vegas--Henderson, NV Region, United States
July 28, 2022 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Las Vegas--Henderson, NV Region, United States
July 25, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Las Vegas--Henderson, NV Region, United States
July 21, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Flood - Las Vegas--Henderson, NV Region, United States
July 17, 2024 — WARNING
933,000 people exposed; $96,820M capital exposed
Flood - Las Vegas--Henderson, NV Region, United States
July 17, 2024 — WARNING
933,000 people exposed; $96,820M capital exposed
Flood Preparedness Tips
- 1.Know if your property is in a flood zone — check FEMA maps
- 2.Consider flood insurance even if not in a high-risk zone
- 3.Never drive through flooded roadways — Turn Around, Don’t Drown
- 4.Move valuables and important documents to upper floors
- 5.Install sump pumps and check valves in plumbing
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