Nevada Wildfire Risk Map
Nevada's Sierra Front and the Lake Tahoe basin face fast-moving range and timber fires, and rapid Reno-area WUI growth keeps pushing homes into the path of wildfire.
Reviewed by Tom Hunt, Wildfire Risk Expert
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Fire locations come from NIFC — they update about once a day and are not real-time. In an emergency, always follow the official orders from your local authorities. Basemap © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap.
Nevada live wildfire map
Active wildfires across Nevada — perimeters and incident flames straight from NIFC, updated automatically. Tap any city or county marker to open its detailed fire risk report, or enter your exact address for a free street-level risk score.
See the live Nevada active fire map →When is fire season in Nevada?
Nevada's fire season runs July through October across the Sierra Front and interior ranges, but dry downslope winds can drive Reno-area fires into the cool season (the 2024 Davis Fire burned in September).
See Nevada's major wildfires →How Nevada wildfire risk is rated: FEMA's National Risk Index
The federal benchmark for Nevada is FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI), which scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract. Each place gets one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High — describing its risk compared with all other places at the same level nationwide.
A community's wildfire rating combines three things: how much fire damage is expected each year (Expected Annual Loss), how vulnerable the population is (Social Vulnerability), and how well it can recover (Community Resilience). For wildfire specifically, FEMA weighs a community’s exposure, fire frequency, and historic loss ratio. Wildfire is one of 18 natural hazards the NRI tracks.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index — Wildfire ↗. A county or tract rating is a starting point — your individual home's score depends on its exact location, terrain, and construction.
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Nevada wildfire risk — frequently asked
How high is wildfire risk in Nevada?
Nevada's Sierra Front and the Lake Tahoe basin face fast-moving range and timber fires, and rapid Reno-area WUI growth keeps pushing homes into the path of wildfire. Check your exact NV address for a free 0–100 wildfire risk score.
When is wildfire season in Nevada?
Nevada's fire season runs July through October across the Sierra Front and interior ranges, but dry downslope winds can drive Reno-area fires into the cool season (the 2024 Davis Fire burned in September).
Which Nevada counties have the highest wildfire risk?
Nevada counties with detailed wildfire risk profiles include Washoe County, Douglas County, Carson City County, Lyon County, Storey County. Open any county for its hazard rating, recorded fire history, and federal Risk-to-Homes data.
How does FEMA rate wildfire risk in Nevada?
FEMA's National Risk Index scores wildfire risk for every U.S. county and Census tract and assigns one of five relative ratings — Very Low, Relatively Low, Relatively Moderate, Relatively High, or Very High. A Nevada community's wildfire rating reflects its expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience, weighing fire exposure, frequency, and historic loss ratio. Source: FEMA National Risk Index (hazards.fema.gov/nri/wildfire).
Is fire insurance hard to get in Nevada?
In high-risk Nevada areas, wildfire hazard drives higher premiums and non-renewals. See the Nevada fire insurance guide for premium impact and how to find coverage.
How do I check my address's wildfire risk in Nevada?
Enter your exact Nevada street address on FireRisk.ai for a free street-level wildfire risk score, the nearest recorded fires, defensible-space zones, and home-insurance impact.