Storey County, NV
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
Storey County has experienced 13 federally declared disasters since 1965, 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.
Storey County's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, earthquake, and landslide, with its top risk rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is relatively low (18th percentile nationally), indicating stronger recovery capacity than most US counties.
Past disasters & FEMA designations
A federal disaster declaration officially designates a county for FEMA disaster assistance. Storey County has been designated in 13 declarations since 1965, covering 6 disaster types including severe storm (4), flood (3), biological (2).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Flood | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 Pandemic |
| 2020 | Biological | Covid-19 |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 2017 | Severe Storm | Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| 2006 | Severe Storm | Severe Storms And Flooding |
| 2006 | Fire | Linehan Fire Complex |
| 2005 | Snowstorm | Snow |
| 2005 | Snowstorm | Record And/Or Near Record Snow |
| 2005 | Hurricane | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 total declarations since 1965.
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 | Relatively Moderate | 96.3 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 9.8 | 7 | 0 | $400K |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 80.8 | 94 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 6.4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 4.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 3.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low | 36.5 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | No Rating | 0 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Very Low | 14.7 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Very Low | 60.3 | 4 | 0 | $25K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 13.5 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 23.5 | — | — | — |
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
Storey County ranks in the 18th percentile (Very low) 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 | 18th | Very low |
| Socioeconomic status | 37th | Low |
| Household characteristics | 48th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 48th | Low |
| Housing type & transportation | 1st | 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 | 98th | Very High |
| Risk to homes | 98th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 56.2% | — |
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 Storey County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in Storey County, Nevada are wildfire, earthquake, and landslide. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has Storey County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. Storey County has received 13 federal disaster declarations since 1965, including declarations in 2023. The most common disaster type on record is severe storm (4 declarations).
Has Storey County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for Storey County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides in 2023.
How does Storey County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Nevada County, CA has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Moderate) and Alpine County, CA has the lowest (Very Low). Storey County is rated Very Low overall.
How is Storey County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
Storey 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. Storey County's composite score of 25 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 25% of US counties.