Lander County
Nevada — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 17th
Lander County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 17.0, 17th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and drought exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $4M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Drought | Medium | 148.86 / yr | $435K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.03 / yr | $469K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 16.59 / yr | $73K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 3.22 / yr | $964 |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $395 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $1 |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 2.98 / yr | $79K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.57 / yr | $1M |
| Lightning | Very Low | 24.56 / yr | $23K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.42 / yr | $42K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $4K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.11 / yr | $8K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.08 / yr | $1K |
| Coastal Flood | 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 Lander County?
Lander County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 17.0 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 17th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lander County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $2M EAL), Drought (Medium, $435K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $469K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lander County compare to other Nevada counties?
Lander County ranks #12 of 17 Nevada counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Lander County's $4M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.