Reno, NV
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Reno is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk — higher risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Washoe County, NV. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, wildfire, and winter weather.
Storm events near Reno
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Reno's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Reno 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 Washoe County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Reno along with the rest of the county, not a Reno-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 99 | Relatively High |
| Inland Flooding | 94.5 | Relatively High |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 99.2 | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | 58.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 14.3 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | 2.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 50.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 59 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 90.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 71 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 78.5 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 99 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washoe County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Reno, NV at risk of?
Reno is rated Relatively High for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — higher risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Washoe County, where Reno is located, are earthquake, wildfire, and winter weather.
What is Reno's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Washoe County, where Reno is located, scoring 99.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Reno a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Yes — Reno carries higher risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively High" for Washoe County.
Has Reno had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 3 tornado, 7 hail, 36 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Reno since 2016.