Natural Hazard Risks in Las Vegas, NV
Population: 642K · Nevada
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Las Vegas faces varying levels of natural hazard risk. The highest risk is from floods (score: 9/10). Below is a consolidated view of all major hazard types with both forward-looking risk scores and historical impact data for Las Vegas, NV.
Hazard Risk Overview
Flood Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Las Vegas's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $362M from this hazard type
- •Extensive history of significant events in this area
Extreme Heat Risk
Extreme- •FEMA rates Las Vegas's county as Very High risk for this hazard
- •Estimated annual loss of $295M from this hazard type
- •34 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Earthquake Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Las Vegas's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $124M from this hazard type
- •33 events recorded in proximity in recent decades
Wildfire Risk
Very High- •FEMA rates Las Vegas's county as Relatively High risk
- •Estimated annual loss of $24M from this hazard type
- •3 events on record in proximity
Winter Storm Risk
High- •Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- •8 events on record in proximity
- •2 event(s) in the last 12 months
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How this data is built
Las Vegas risk scores combine Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling delivered through Geospatial Intelligence Layers. For live event monitoring near Las Vegas, use the Event Intelligence API or the DisasterAWARE Platform.
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