Washoe County, Nevada
Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 486,264
Overall Risk Rating
Population
486,264
Building Value
$98.9B
Annual Hazard Loss
$273.8M
Hazards Tracked
15
Natural Hazard Risk Profile
Earthquake
Wildfire
Winter Weather
Riverine Flooding
Lightning
Landslide
Avalanche
Ice Storm
Show all 15 hazards
Volcanic Activity
Strong Wind
Hail
Heat Wave
Drought
Tornado
Cold Wave
Washoe 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
23.3
Relatively LowHigher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.
Community Resilience
41.8
Relatively ModerateHigher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.
🔥 Wildfire Insurance Notice
Washoe 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.