5
High
Winter Storm Risk in Las Vegas, NV
Risk Level: High — Score 5/10
FEMA: 5Historical: 10
Key Risk Factors
- Moderate risk rating based on FEMA National Risk Index
- 8 events on record in proximity
- 2 event(s) in the last 12 months
- Average annual frequency: 2.2 events per year
Peak season: December-March
Last significant event: Winter Storm - Western Nevada, United States (2026-02-16) — 1,820 people exposed
Highest Risk Cities for Winter Storms
Las Vegas is not in the top 10 for winter storm risk among tracked cities.
How Las Vegas Compares
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Notable Winter Storm Events Near Las Vegas
Winter Storm - Western Nevada, United States
February 15, 2026 — WATCH
1,820 people exposed; $317M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
January 30, 2024 — WARNING
946,000 people exposed; $126,439M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
February 7, 2024 — WARNING
176,000 people exposed; $18,315M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
March 5, 2025 — WARNING
78,700 people exposed; $9,192M capital exposed
Winter Storm - Western, United States
December 28, 2021 — WARNING
Impact data not available
Winter Storm Preparedness Tips
- 1.Stock emergency supplies including extra blankets, food, water, and medications
- 2.Insulate pipes and know how to shut off water in case of pipe bursts
- 3.Keep your vehicle's gas tank at least half full during winter months
- 4.Have alternative heating sources and carbon monoxide detectors
- 5.Stay off roads during ice storms and heavy snow events
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