Mesquite, NV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mesquite is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk — among the most at-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Clark County, NV. The county's highest-rated hazards are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
Storm events near Mesquite
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mesquite's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mesquite 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 Clark County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mesquite along with the rest of the county, not a Mesquite-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 99.6 | Very High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 99.1 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 99.9 | Very High |
| Tornado | 9.2 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 85.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 2.6 | Very Low |
| Drought | 16.7 | Very Low |
| Hail | 97.3 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 0 | No Rating |
| Ice Storm | — | Not Applicable |
| Landslide | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 85.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 66.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 36.5 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 61.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Clark County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mesquite, NV at risk of?
Mesquite is rated Very High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the most at-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Clark County, where Mesquite is located, are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
What is Mesquite's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Clark County, where Mesquite is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Mesquite a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Mesquite carries among the most at-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very High" for Clark County.
Has Mesquite had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 1 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mesquite since 2016.