FEMA rates relative heat wave risk for Clark County as very high and reports FEMA annualized frequency of 10.017 per year for the area.
FEMA summary
FEMA's profile for Clark County reports FEMA annualized frequency of 10.017 per year for heat wave. FEMA's relative risk rating for the area is very high; the annualized frequency is a separate measure.
Hazard metrics cover FEMA county-equivalent geographies rather than individual addresses or parcels. Use local or state hazard maps before making a property, insurance, retrofit, or evacuation decision.
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Heat Wave
FEMA combines its area-wide loss estimate and community data in this relative rating. Event frequency appears separately below.
Relative FEMA score
100.0/100
Occurrence thresholds vary by hazard. The FEMA methodology defines the value for each hazard.
The area loss estimate combines FEMA's modeled losses to buildings, population, and agriculture across Clark County. It is not an estimate for a home or address.
City risk summary
For Henderson, FEMA rates heat wave risk for Clark County as very high, with a relative score of 100.0/100. The next highest relative scores are earthquake at 99.4/100 and wildfire at 99.4/100.
Using FEMA data for Clark County, Henderson is tied #1 among 9 covered Nevada entries for heat wave risk; 7 entries share that score. Paradise is about 7.5 straight-line miles from the Henderson map point and uses the same FEMA geography.
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The map shows Henderson. All FEMA figures on this page cover Clark County.
The FEMA figures cover Clark County. Address-level conditions require local maps, building records, and property details.
FEMA rates relative heat wave risk for Clark County as very high. Its FEMA annualized frequency is 10.017 per year. Damage at a specific address also depends on the building, soil, elevation, and exact hazard zone.
Among 9 Nevada cities covered by this directory, Henderson is Tied #1 for relative heat wave risk based on FEMA's score for Clark County. 7 covered cities share this rank because they use the same FEMA geography. Homes within Henderson can have different soil, elevation, construction, and hazard-zone conditions.
In FEMA's data for Clark County, the highest relative ratings are Heat Wave (Very High), Earthquake (Relatively High), and Wildfire (Relatively High). FEMA uses estimated losses and community data along with event frequency when assigning these ratings.
The hazard numbers cover Clark County. For an individual home, check local fault, flood, fire, evacuation, and building records for the exact address.
FEMA gives Clark County an overall relative risk rating of relatively high. Conditions at a specific home depend on its hazard zones, building type, maintenance, insurance, and access to evacuation routes and emergency services.
Start with this step: Confirm the exact hazard using official local maps before making property or insurance decisions. Know how local officials issue warnings and evacuation instructions. Use Ready.gov Be Informed and local emergency guidance for a complete plan.
Distances are measured between city coordinates.
| City | Distance | Heat Wave rating | Relative score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradise, NV | 7 mi | Very High | 100.0 |
| Enterprise, NV | 11 mi | Very High | 100.0 |
| Sunrise Manor, NV | 11 mi | Very High | 100.0 |
| Spring Valley, NV | 14 mi | Very High | 100.0 |
| North Las Vegas, NV | 19 mi | Very High | 100.0 |
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View productHazard metrics come from FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 (March 2023). City population and coordinates come from SimpleMaps US Cities Database. For current conditions, use official local maps, warnings, inspections, and professional advice.