North Las Vegas, NV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of North Las Vegas's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas along with the rest of the county, not a North Las Vegas-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 North Las Vegas, NV at risk of?
North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas is located, are heat wave, inland flooding, and wildfire.
What is North Las Vegas's biggest natural hazard risk?
Heat Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Clark County, where North Las Vegas is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is North Las Vegas a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — North Las Vegas 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 North Las Vegas had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 20 hail, 67 inland flooding events within 25 miles of North Las Vegas since 2016.