Lincoln County
Nevada — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 26th
Lincoln County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 25.9, 26th national percentile), driven primarily by wildfire and earthquake exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $5M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Wildfire | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $969K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.02 / yr | $944K |
| Landslide | Low | 8.54 / yr | $5K |
| Drought | Low | 113.83 / yr | $186K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $761 |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.32 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 11.67 / yr | $15K |
| Heat Wave | Very Low | 4.40 / yr | $55K |
| Lightning | Very Low | 33.24 / yr | $43K |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.05 / yr | $10K |
| Strong Wind | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $9K |
| Hail | Very Low | 0.03 / yr | $2K |
| Tornado | Very Low | 0.13 / yr | $145 |
| 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 Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 25.9 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 26th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Lincoln County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Wildfire (Medium, $969K EAL), Earthquake (Low, $944K EAL), Landslide (Low, $5K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Lincoln County compare to other Nevada counties?
Lincoln County ranks #10 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. Lincoln County's $5M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.