Hazard Score
129 Catastrophes Recorded
Lyon County, Nevada
2 Cities with a Population of 57,356, and 19,808 Households
Lyon County, Nevada faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 87.85. The county is particularly vulnerable to thunderstorms, with a very high frequency of lightning events. Additionally, the area experiences moderate risks from wildfires, hailstorms, and windstorms. The risk of floods and landslides is relatively low, but still present.
Specific climate factors contributing to these risks include the county's location in a mountainous region, which can exacerbate the impact of thunderstorms and wildfires. Lyon County also has several water bodies, such as the Walker River, which can increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. The county's proximity to the Sierra Nevada mountains further adds to the risk of snowmelt-induced floods in the spring.
Additionally, Lyon County is located near earthquake-prone zones, including the Walker Lane fault system. While the risk of earthquakes is relatively low compared to other hazards, the potential for a significant event remains. Historical events such as the 1954 Dixie Valley earthquake serve as a reminder of the area's seismic activity. Overall, Lyon County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment is influenced by a combination of geological features, climate factors, and historical events that collectively impact the county's vulnerability to various hazards.
Wildfire Risk: Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: High
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
12
Water Bodies
4
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
6
Hazard Shelters
13
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Mono County, located in California, has a population of 14,148 with a population density of 4.5 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic profile, with a majority of the population being White (82.7%), followed by Hispanic (26.6%), American Indian and Alaska Native (2.1%), Asian (1.4%), and Black or African American (0.3%). The county has a relatively young population, with a median age of 37.2 years and a higher percentage of residents in the 25-34 age group (15.9%) compared to other age groups.
In terms of household composition, Mono County has a total of 5,768 households with an average household size of 2.42. The county has a higher percentage of married-couple households with children (21.2%) compared to households with no children (28.3%). Additionally, Mono County has a high vacancy rate of 58.5%, with owner-occupied households accounting for 56% and renter-occupied households accounting for 44%. In terms of agricultural activities, there are 65 farms in the county with an average size of 1,124 acres and a total crop acreage of 7,913 acres. The average sales value of agricultural products in 2017 was $147,270 per farm. Overall, Mono County's demographics and agricultural activities differ from other counties in California, with a unique mix of population distribution and land use patterns.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Etna
2022-10-05
Como
2022-09-06
Wedge
2022-07-27
Desert View
2022-07-19
Cemetery
2021-07-19
Old Como
2021-07-01
Barton Springs
2021-06-30
Springs
2021-06-15
Razor
2021-05-29
Wabuska
2021-05-24
Pinyon
2021-05-09
Simpson
2021-03-19
Rolling A
2021-02-15
Beach 4
2020-10-10
Pile N. Lyon
2020-10-01
Cotton
2020-08-27
D Hill
2020-08-16
Rawe
2020-08-16
Churchill Buttes
2020-07-22
Adrian
2020-07-19
Sage
2020-07-04
Taylor Springs
2020-06-25
Wovoka
2020-06-24
Pony Express
2020-05-08
Berry
2020-03-08
Sweetwater Semi
2019-10-15
Pintail
2019-10-02
Cygnet
2019-09-14
Farm
2019-08-15
Clifton
2019-08-10
Apache
2019-08-08
Sunrise Basin
2019-08-08
95
2019-07-25
Lahontan Beach 7
2019-07-17
Park
2019-07-03
Eldorado
2019-06-27
Festival
2019-06-23
Stone Cabin
2019-06-05
Railroad Circle
2019-06-04
Fort Churchill
2019-05-26
Shooting
2018-11-23
Iroquois
2018-10-25
Adrian
2018-09-11
Wilson
2018-09-01
Ruby
2018-08-16
Tower
2018-08-15
Desert Mountain
2018-07-23
Eagle Peak
2018-07-23
Sand
2018-07-21
Iron Mountain
2018-07-06
Pine Grove
2018-07-03
Gold Ranch
2018-06-26
Gold Pan
2018-06-23
Upper Colony
2018-06-17
Wellington
2018-06-09
Piper
2018-06-08
208
2018-06-04
Chaves
2018-06-03
Fremont
2018-04-10
Gas Line
2018-02-01
Rawe
2017-09-13
Freeman
2017-09-01
Micro
2017-08-22
Lyons
2017-08-22
Flying J
2017-08-09
Cleaver
2017-07-29
Tiger
2017-07-29
Pipeline
2017-07-25
Speedway
2017-07-25
Gas Line
2017-07-24
Highland
2017-07-16
Lizzie
2017-07-15
Pine Grove
2017-07-09
Fort Churchill
2017-07-06
Scenic
2017-07-02
Elbow
2017-06-29
Coleman
2017-06-24
Drayer
2017-06-10
Shooters Knob
2017-05-30
Sage
2017-05-28
Citrus
2017-05-25
Big Oaks
2017-05-12
Comstock
2017-04-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-02-16Grosh
2016-08-31
Leavitt
2016-08-02
Summer
2016-07-30
Sara Well
2016-07-29
Pawnee
2016-07-02
Como
2016-04-15
Wildlife
2015-09-29
Wilson Campfire 2
2015-09-06
Wilson Campfire
2015-09-05
Wilson Canyon
2015-08-23
Weeks
2015-08-03
Dry Lake
2015-08-02
Fourmile
2015-07-23
Illinois
2015-07-21
Hailstorm
2015-07-05
Day
2015-07-01
Silver
2015-07-01
Copper
2015-06-01
Wylie
2014-12-11
Dt
2014-11-28
Fish
2014-08-14
Little Burbank
2014-08-12
Sweetwater
2014-07-20
Como False Alarm
2014-07-20
Cottonwood
2014-07-15
Churchill
2014-06-02
Hailstorm
2013-07-04
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Hailstorm
2008-07-21
Flooding
Dam/Levy, Break Or Release
2008-01-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-12-31Hailstorm
2001-07-11
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-07-08Tornado
1998-06-11
Tornado
1998-06-11
Hailstorm
1997-07-30
Tornado
1997-06-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-12-26Tornado
1995-06-05
Hailstorm
1990-07-13
Tornado
1989-06-07
Hailstorm
1986-06-13
Hailstorm
1982-07-28
Tornado
1964-05-26