Carson, NV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Carson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Carson City, NV. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Carson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Carson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Carson itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Carson City's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Carson along with the rest of the county, not a Carson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 93.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 46.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 54.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 1.9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 77 | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 14.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 20.2 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 45.6 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 50.3 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 19.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 49.8 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 93.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Carson City risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Carson, NV at risk of?
Carson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Carson City, where Carson is located, are earthquake, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Carson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Carson City, where Carson is located, scoring 96.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Carson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Carson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Carson City.
Has Carson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 7 hail, 31 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Carson since 2016.