Carson City City
Nevada — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 76th
Carson City City faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 76.1, 76th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and wildfire exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $41M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.03 / yr | $30M |
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | High | 15.85 / yr | $641K |
| Avalanche | Low | 0.07 / yr | $46K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.83 / yr | $523K |
| Lightning | Low | 18.59 / yr | $271K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $14 |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.18 / yr | $7M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.74 / yr | $1K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.18 / yr | $82K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 0.15 / yr | $194K |
| Drought | Very Low | 68.20 / yr | $558 |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $4K |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Ice Storm | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Carson City City?
Carson City City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 76.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 76th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Carson City City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $30M EAL), Wildfire (Medium, $3M EAL), Winter Weather (High, $641K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Carson City City compare to other Nevada counties?
Carson City City ranks #6 of 17 Nevada counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Carson City City's $41M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.