Mineral County, NV
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Mineral County has experienced 7 federally declared disasters since 1997, most recently Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides in 2023. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Mineral County's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, landslide, and wildfire, with its top risk rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA's National Risk Index.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Mineral County has been designated in 7 declarations since 1997, covering 5 disaster types including biological (2), snowstorm (2), flood (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Flood | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2005 | Snowstorm | Snow |
| 2005 | Snowstorm | Record And/Or Near Record Snow |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| 1997 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms, Flooding, Mud And Landslides |
Source: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries. A single disaster can produce more than one record per county. Data current through September 2026.
Risk by hazard type
| Hazard | Risk rating | Risk score | Recorded events | Deaths | Prop. damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | Very Low | 49.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 12.9 | 8 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 84.3 | 343 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low | 39 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 1.6 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 6.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 25.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 2.2 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 10.9 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 47 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 50.2 | 5 | 0 | — |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 44.3 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 41 | — | — | — |
Scores are 0–100 percentiles relative to all US counties — higher means more exposed, not that a disaster is likely this year. Event counts: NOAA Storm Events 2016–2026; earthquake counts from USGS ComCat (M3.0+, 1996–2026). See the methodology page for details.
Community vulnerability
Mineral County ranks in the 55th percentile (Moderate) for community vulnerability — a measure of how hard disaster impacts tend to hit residents. Higher vulnerability means more displacement, worse health outcomes, and slower recovery after a disaster.
| SVI theme | Percentile | Vulnerability level |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55th | Moderate |
| Socioeconomic status | 79th | High |
| Household characteristics | 58th | Moderate |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 81st | High |
| Housing type & transportation | 7th | Very low |
Source: CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022. Percentiles compare counties nationally — higher means more vulnerable relative to other counties. See CDC SVI for full methodology.
Future risk outlook
| Wildfire metric | National percentile | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Burn probability | 67th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 75th | Relatively High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 36.2% | — |
Wildfire: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (RDS-2020-0016-2) — modeled values, not annual forecasts. See wildfirerisk.org. Inland flood and heat projections pending data availability; coastal sea-level projections are available for select coastal counties below — see the data page.
Nearby counties
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards pose the greatest risk in Mineral County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Mineral County, Nevada are earthquake, landslide, and wildfire. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Mineral County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Mineral County has received 7 federal disaster declarations since 1997, including declarations in 2023. The most common disaster type on record is biological (2 declarations).
Has Mineral County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Mineral County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides in 2023.
How does Mineral County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Douglas County, NV has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Esmeralda County, NV has the lowest (Very Low). Mineral County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Mineral County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Mineral County's composite disaster risk index — officially FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) — scores every US county on a 0–100 percentile scale across 18 natural hazard types, factoring in expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience. Mineral County's composite score of 10 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 10% of US counties.