Nevada landslide risk
Clark County has the highest landslide risk in Nevada, scoring 92.1 out of 100 — rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Recorded landslide events across Nevada have increased 127% over the past five years compared to the prior five-year period.
| # | County | NRI score | Rating |
NOAA events 2016–2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clark County | 92.1 | Relatively Moderate | 0 |
| 2 | Washoe County | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate | 5 |
| 3 | Lincoln County | 73.6 | Relatively Low | 0 |
| 4 | Douglas County | 68.4 | Relatively Low | 5 |
| 5 | White Pine County | 66.2 | Relatively Low | 2 |
| 6 | Storey County | 60.3 | Very Low | 4 |
| 7 | Nye County | 59.9 | Very Low | 2 |
| 8 | Elko County | 56.6 | Very Low | 5 |
| 9 | Pershing County | 53.9 | Very Low | 0 |
| 10 | Lander County | 52.1 | Very Low | 0 |
| 11 | Mineral County | 50.2 | Very Low | 5 |
| 12 | Carson City | 45.6 | Very Low | 2 |
| 13 | Esmeralda County | 43.6 | Very Low | 0 |
| 14 | Churchill County | 39.3 | Very Low | 0 |
| 15 | Humboldt County | 37 | Very Low | 1 |
| 16 | Lyon County | 34.4 | Very Low | 4 |
| 17 | Eureka County | 34.3 | Very Low | 1 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. Scores are 0–100 percentile rankings among all US counties. See the methodology page for definitions. Download the full CSV for all counties.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the highest landslide risk county in Nevada?
Clark County, NV has the highest landslide risk in Nevada, with a FEMA National Risk Index score of 92.1 out of 100 (rated "Relatively Moderate").
What causes landslide risk in Nevada?
Landslide risk covers expected losses from hillslope failures, rockfalls, and debris flows triggered by heavy rainfall, snowmelt, wildfire, or earthquakes. High scores concentrate in the Pacific Northwest, California coastal ranges, Appalachians, and Rocky Mountain foothills, where steep terrain combines with intense precipitation or seismic activity.