White Pine County, NV
FEMA National Risk Index scores, disaster declarations & hazard data
White Pine County has experienced 7 federally declared disasters since 1969, most recently Covid-19 in 2020. Its overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
White Pine County's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, wildfire, and landslide, with its top risk rated "Relatively High" by FEMA's National Risk Index. Community vulnerability is relatively low (25th 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. White Pine County has been designated in 7 declarations since 1969, covering 5 disaster types including biological (2), snowstorm (2), hurricane (1).
| Year | Type | Event name |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 1977 | Drought | Drought |
| 1969 | Flood | Flooding |
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 Low | 84.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Inland Flooding | Very Low | 24.1 | 6 | 0 | — |
| Coastal Flooding | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low | 65.2 | 25 | — | — |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 20 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Tornado | Very Low | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hurricane | Not Applicable | — | 0 | 0 | — |
| Hail | Very Low | 2.4 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 2.3 | 1 | 0 | — |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High | 85.2 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Ice Storm | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low | 43.3 | — | — | — |
| Lightning | Very Low | 16.1 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Drought | Relatively Low | 48.6 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Landslide | Relatively Low | 66.2 | 2 | 0 | $1K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 55.6 | — | — | — |
| Tsunami | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
| Volcanic Activity | Not Applicable | — | — | — | — |
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
White Pine County ranks in the 25th percentile (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 | 25th | Low |
| Socioeconomic status | 13th | Very low |
| Household characteristics | 28th | Low |
| Racial & ethnic minority status | 65th | Moderate |
| Housing type & transportation | 45th | 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 | 77th | Relatively High |
| Risk to homes | 85th | Very High |
| Buildings in direct exposure zone | 42.1% | — |
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 White Pine County?
According to the FEMA National Risk Index, the highest-risk hazards in White Pine County, Nevada are winter weather, wildfire, and landslide. The county's overall natural hazard risk is rated Very Low — among the lowest-risk counties in the country.
Has White Pine County received federal disaster declarations?
Yes. White Pine County has received 7 federal disaster declarations since 1969, including declarations in 2020. The most common disaster type on record is biological (2 declarations).
Has White Pine County had any FEMA disaster declarations in 2024, 2025, or 2026?
No federal disaster declarations have been recorded for White Pine County since the start of 2024. Its most recent declaration on record is Covid-19 in 2020.
How does White Pine County's natural hazard risk compare to nearby counties?
Among neighboring counties, Tooele County, UT has the highest overall natural hazard risk (Relatively Low) and Eureka County, NV has the lowest (Very Low). White Pine County is rated Very Low overall.
How is White Pine County's composite disaster risk index calculated?
White Pine 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. White Pine County's composite score of 13 means its overall natural hazard risk is higher than 13% of US counties.