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winter-storm Winter Storm Risk in Las Vegas, NV

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

FEMA: 5Historical: 10

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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

1
New York, NY
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
Chicago, IL
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
Houston, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 7
4
Philadelphia, PA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Dallas, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 3
6
Columbus, OH
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Washington, DC
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
8
Oklahoma City, OK
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
9
El Paso, TX
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
10
Memphis, TN
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
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

DisasterAWARE's historical archive records 5 notable winter storm events near Las Vegas, ranked below by impact. The most impactful: Winter Storm - Western, United States (January 2024) — 946,000 people exposed; $126,439M 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 Nevada, United States

February 15, 2026 — WATCH

1,820 people exposed; $317M 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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How this data is built

Las Vegas, NV winter storm risk combines Historical Event Intelligence with authoritative hazard modeling from the Geospatial Intelligence Layers catalog. Live winter storm monitoring is available through the Event Intelligence API and the DisasterAWARE Platform.

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