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Nevada emergency preparedness

FEMA's National Risk Index puts Nevada's expected annual loss from natural hazards at about $1.4 billion, rated Relatively Low. The hazards with the largest expected losses are inland flooding, earthquakes and heat waves.

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Nevada's biggest natural hazards

FEMA's expected annual loss for each hazard, in dollars a year, and FEMA's rating, from the National Risk Index (December 2025).

Inland floodingRelatively Low$517 million a yearHow to prepare →

EarthquakeRelatively Moderate$366 million a yearHow to prepare →

Heat waveRelatively High$305 million a yearHow to prepare →

WildfireRelatively High$157 million a yearHow to prepare →

DroughtRelatively Low$6 million a yearHow to prepare →

HailVery Low$5 million a year

Winter weatherRelatively Moderate$5 million a yearHow to prepare →

LightningVery Low$4 million a yearHow to prepare →

Get ready for inland flooding, earthquakes, heat waves and wildfires

Inland floodingFlood preparedness: flood watch vs warning, what to do and how flood insurance worksGear: Sump pump battery backups · Fireproof document safes

EarthquakeEarthquake preparedness: Drop, Cover and Hold On, and what to do afterGear: First aid kits · Fire extinguishers

Heat waveExtreme heat safety: heat exhaustion vs heat stroke and how to stay cool in a power outageGear: Battery-powered fans

WildfireHow to protect yourself from wildfire smoke: AQI, clean room, filters and N95sGear: Air purifiers for wildfire smoke · N95 masks for smoke

Official help in Nevada

State emergency management: Division of Emergency Management
Turn on Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and sign up for your county's local alerts. Make a family plan.
More Nevada government services: USA.gov

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Other states where inland flooding tops the list

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