Hazard Score
96 Catastrophes Recorded
Churchill County, Nevada
0 Cities with a Population of 26,169, and 9,671 Households
Churchill, Nevada faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 73.40 indicating a low level of vulnerability. The area is prone to occasional hazardous weather events such as thunderstorms, flooding, and high winds, with lightning strikes being a significant risk factor. The county has a very low risk rating for hailstorms and tornadoes, with historical data showing minimal occurrences of these events.
Geographically, Churchill County is characterized by its inland location with no coastlines, limiting the risk of hurricanes or tsunamis. The area is also devoid of active fault lines or volcanic activity, reducing the risk of earthquakes or volcanic eruptions. The county is surrounded by mountain peaks, such as the Stillwater Range to the east and the Clan Alpine Mountains to the west, providing some protection from severe weather systems. Additionally, the presence of the Lahontan Reservoir and Carson River provides a water source but also poses a potential flood risk during heavy rainfall events.
Overall, Churchill County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment is relatively low due to its inland location and limited geological hazards. While the area may experience occasional severe weather events, the lack of coastlines, fault lines, or active volcanoes reduces the overall risk to the population and infrastructure. It is crucial for emergency preparedness plans to focus on mitigating risks from thunderstorms, flooding, and high winds, as these are the primary hazards facing the region.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very High
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
11
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
10
Water Bodies
12
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
6
Hazard Shelters
6
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Churchill County, located in Nevada, has a population of 26,169 with a population density of 5.2 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic makeup, with the majority being White (77.9%), followed by Hispanic (11.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (4.3%), and Black (1.5%). The median age in Churchill County is 38.8, with a slightly higher percentage of males (47.8%) compared to females (47.2%). The county has a total of 9,671 households, with an average household size of 2.53.
In terms of housing, there are 10,826 housing units in Churchill County, with a homeownership rate of 57.4% and a vacancy rate of 10.7%. The county has a total of 6631 families, with an average family size of 3.01. In terms of agriculture, there were 672 farms in 2012 covering an average size of 294 acres, with a total crop acreage of 56,300 and an average farm sales value of $133,833. In 2017, the number of farms decreased to 504, with an average size of 496 acres and a total crop acreage of 47,403, but an increase in average farm sales value to $179,938. Overall, Churchill County's demographics and economic indicators show a stable and diverse community that is slightly above the state average in terms of population density and homeownership rate.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Ragged Top
2023-05-05
Drayer
2022-09-08
East Road
2022-03-31
Stillwater
2022-02-27
Loop
2021-07-22
Kent
2021-04-01
Pass
2020-08-19
Bunyip
2020-08-18
Fairview
2020-07-05
Mm 85
2020-06-16
Gray
2020-06-12
Deer
2020-06-09
Mm 71
2020-05-01
Hart Lane
2020-04-27
Reservoir
2019-09-28
Quail
2019-08-20
Wood Canyon
2019-08-13
Middlegate
2019-08-09
Dead Camel
2019-07-23
Bernice
2019-07-23
Mm 87
2019-06-23
Cold
2019-06-14
Eastgate
2019-05-21
2019 Rx Stillwater Wildlife Refuge
2019-03-11
Gray
2018-07-21
Lahontan Dam
2018-06-18
Transfer Case
2017-10-29
Lucky
2017-10-26
Sand Springs
2017-09-06
Tungsten
2017-08-27
Bench
2017-08-24
Willow
2017-08-23
Tree Line
2017-08-22
Two Dens
2017-08-22
Bell
2017-08-21
Peterson
2017-08-07
Shoe Tree
2017-08-02
Bravo17
2017-07-12
Draw
2017-07-08
Lahontan
2017-06-24
Alpine
2017-06-21
Centroid
2017-06-09
Fairview
2017-06-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-02-16Fairview Peak
2016-08-16
Stillwater
2016-08-02
Little Den
2016-07-20
Edwards Creek
2016-07-04
Horseshoe
2016-06-28
Roadside
2015-09-13
Carson Highway
2015-09-06
Stillwater Area F/A
2015-08-16
Cold Springs
2015-08-14
Bob
2015-08-10
Edwards
2015-08-04
Desatoya
2015-08-04
Cow F/A
2015-06-19
Power Pole
2015-06-05
Derring F/A
2015-05-20
Lee Summit
2015-02-06
Williams
2014-09-20
Dixie Valley
2014-08-02
Horse Creek Ranch
2014-07-29
Bob Canyon
2014-07-23
Bernice
2014-07-22
James Canyon
2014-07-20
White Rock F/A
2014-07-14
Desatoya
2014-07-02
Edwards F/A
2014-06-28
Mm 62
2014-06-16
Earthquake
2014-06-13
Nightingale F/A
2014-05-31
Hailstorm
2013-07-04
Hailstorm
2009-06-20
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Flooding
Dam/Levy, Break Or Release
2008-01-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-04-07Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-12-31Hailstorm
2000-09-01
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-07-08Tornado
1997-06-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-12-26Hailstorm
1995-06-01
Tornado
1994-05-19
Hailstorm
1992-03-05
Hailstorm
1987-07-01
Tornado
1987-05-17
Hailstorm
1976-08-22
Tornado
1964-05-26
Earthquake
1954-12-16
Earthquake
1954-08-23
Earthquake
1954-07-06