Wildfire Risk: Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Very Low


Flood Risk: Very Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

2

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Elko, Nevada faces a relatively moderate overall risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 92.84 out of 100. The area experiences frequent events of flash flooding, with an annual frequency of 1.79% and a risk value of 918,714.71. Additionally, wildfires pose a significant threat, with an annual frequency of 4.32% and a risk value of 58,596,154.19. These events are influenced by specific climate factors in the region, such as low precipitation levels and high temperatures, which increase the likelihood of wildfires and flash floods.

The geological features in Elko, Nevada also contribute to its hazard risk. The area is characterized by mountain peaks and canyons that can exacerbate the impact of flash floods by channeling water rapidly downhill. The proximity to fault lines increases the risk of earthquakes, although historical events in the region suggest a relatively low occurrence. The presence of water bodies like the Humboldt ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
218 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
64% Moderate

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Saddle Horse Peak

2020-06-06

Riverview Ranch

2019-08-20

Grouse Creek Piles

2019-06-10

Heart

2018-08-17

Grouse

2018-08-17

Kimble Creek

2018-07-30

Goose

2017-08-24

Warm Creek

2017-08-08

Etna

2017-07-22

Grouse Creek Pile Rx

2016-04-05

Cook Canyon

2015-08-30

Etna

2015-08-29

Dry Canyon

2015-08-15

Burnt Mountain

2015-08-14

Raft

2015-06-25

Tornado

1962-07-09