Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: High


Wind Risk: Very Low

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

2

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Nye County, Nevada, has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific hazard risks including wildfires, windstorms, lightning, and landslides. The area experiences a moderate frequency of wind events, with a relatively high risk rating due to the potential for property damage and economic loss. Additionally, lightning events pose a significant risk, with a relatively low risk rating but a high economic impact potential.

Geographically, Nye County is characterized by mountainous terrain and sparse vegetation, which can contribute to the spread of wildfires and landslides. The county is also home to several fault lines, increasing the risk of seismic activity and potential earthquakes. While the area does not have a coastline, the presence of water bodies like Lake Mead and the Amargosa River can lead to flooding events during periods of heavy rainfall.

Historically, Nye County has experienced wildfires, including the 2020 Pine Nut ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
12 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
320 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
63% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Smith Well Rd

2022-05-12

Upper Lake 1

2021-11-17

Headquarters

2021-09-06

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2021-07-22

Crystal Wash

2021-06-03

Dove

2020-08-03

Coyote

2020-06-24

Western

2020-06-23

Lower Lake

2020-06-10

Nat Out One

2020-06-02

Site 6

2020-03-26

Whin Marsh Rx

2019-09-24

Dove Fire

2019-08-08

Pahranagat

2019-08-04

Rail Unit Rx

2019-02-26

Logan

2018-08-24

Desert Refuge Abandoned Camp Fire

2018-08-04

South Loop

2018-04-22

Box

2017-06-30

Site #6

2016-01-10

Campground

2015-12-07

Upper Lake

2015-10-26

Nat Out Seven

2015-09-14

Fa Thirty Two

2014-08-14

Perkins

2014-07-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2010-12-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-10

Tornado

1988-10-06