Natural Disaster Risk in Washoe County
Nevada
7.0out of 10
Risk Summary for Washoe County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Earthquake Wildfire Winter Weather
All 18 Hazard Scores
Wildfire 9.9
Earthquake 9.9
Winter Weather 9.9
Volcanic Activity 9.8
Avalanche 9.7
Lightning 9.2
Landslide 9.1
Ice Storm 8.4
Strong Wind 7.5
Hail 6.4
Extreme Heat 6.4
Drought 5.7
Tsunami 5.4
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Tornado 2.5
Hurricane 2.4
Cold Wave 1.4
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Washoe County 7.0
Nevada avg. 5.1
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Washoe County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.