Fernley, NV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Fernley is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lyon County, NV. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, earthquake, and winter weather.
Storm events near Fernley
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Fernley's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Fernley 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 Lyon County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Fernley along with the rest of the county, not a Fernley-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 96.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 93.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 2.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 21.6 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 0 | No Rating |
| Drought | 69.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 33.5 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 34.3 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 34.4 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 55.4 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 25.2 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 50.8 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 90.9 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lyon County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Fernley, NV at risk of?
Fernley 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 Lyon County, where Fernley is located, are wildfire, earthquake, and winter weather.
What is Fernley's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Lyon County, where Fernley is located, scoring 96.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Fernley a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Fernley carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lyon County.
Has Fernley had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Fernley since 2016.