7
Very High
Wildfire Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Risk Level: Very High — Score 7/10
FEMA: 7Historical: 6
Key Risk Factors
- 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
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Wildland-urban interface or high fire weather risk
Peak season: June-November
Last significant event: Fire Weather - Central Nevada, United States (2025-08-19) — 49,200 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Wildfires
Las Vegas is not in the top 10 for wildfire risk among tracked cities.
How Las Vegas Compares
Loading chart...
Notable Wildfire Events Near Las Vegas
Wildfire - SW of Boulder City, Nevada - United States
November 11, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Fire Weather - Central Nevada, United States
August 18, 2025 — WARNING
49,200 people exposed; $6,341M capital exposed
Fire Weather - Central Nevada, United States
August 18, 2025 — WARNING
49,200 people exposed; $6,341M capital exposed
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
Related Pages
Earthquake Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 7/10
Hurricane Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 0/10
Flood Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 9/10
Tornado Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 1/10
Winter Storm Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 5/10
Landslide Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 5/10
Extreme Heat Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 9/10
Drought Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 1/10
High Wind Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 5/10
Tsunami Risk in Las Vegas
Score: 0/10
Wildfire Risk in Los Angeles, CA
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Long Beach, CA
Score: 9/10
Wildfire Risk in Phoenix, AZ
Score: 7/10
Monitor Wildfire Risk in Real Time
Get real-time wildfire alerts for Las Vegas, NV and hundreds of other locations with DisasterAWARE's enterprise platform.