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wildfire Wildfire Risk in Las Vegas, NV

Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10

FEMA: 7Historical: 1

Key Risk Factors

  • FEMA rates Las Vegas's county as Relatively High risk
  • Estimated annual loss of $24M from this hazard type
  • 1 events on record in proximity
  • Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk

Peak season: June-November

Last significant event: Wildfire - SW of Boulder City, Nevada - United States (2021-11-12)

Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires

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FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
FEMA: 9Historical: 8
3
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 6
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Las Vegas, NV
FEMA: 7Historical: 1
6
FEMA: 7Historical: 5
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FEMA: 7Historical: 7
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FEMA: 7Historical: 7
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FEMA: 7Historical: 10
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FEMA: 7Historical: 6

How Las Vegas Compares

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Notable Wildfire Events Near Las Vegas

Wildfire - SW of Boulder City, Nevada - United States

November 11, 2021 WARNING

Impact data not available

Wildfire Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Create defensible space around your home — clear brush within 30 feet
  • 2.Use fire-resistant building materials for roofing and siding
  • 3.Keep an evacuation go-bag packed and ready
  • 4.Sign up for local emergency alerts and evacuation notifications
  • 5.Know at least two evacuation routes from your area

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