Elko County, Nevada
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 53,581
Overall Risk Rating
Population
53,581
Building Value
$12.5B
Annual Hazard Loss
$74.6M
Hazards Tracked
14
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Wildfire
Winter Weather
Earthquake
Avalanche
Landslide
Heat Wave
Riverine Flooding
Lightning
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Drought
Cold Wave
Hail
Strong Wind
Volcanic Activity
Tornado
Elko County vs. National Average
🎯 Overall Risk
National avg: 48.7
🔥 Wildfire Risk
National avg: 48.7
👥 Social Vulnerability
National avg: 49.2
🛡️ Community Resilience
National avg: 48.7
Community Profile
Social Vulnerability
28.5
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
3.5
Very LowHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Elko County has relatively high wildfire risk. Homeowners should verify adequate fire coverage with their insurance provider. Standard policies may not fully cover wildfire damage in high-risk areas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.