High Risk Nevada  ·  Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding

Henderson NV

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  NEVADA

7 / 10
Threat Score
Population
320,189
Elevation
1372
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding
County FEMA Disasters
34
federally declared

Henderson adjacent to Las Vegas faces the same extreme heat and flash flooding risks as the larger metro. Summer temperatures regularly exceed 115°F. The 2022 monsoon flooding struck Henderson communities hard with flash floods sweeping through normally dry desert washes. Henderson hosts major chemical manufacturing including chlorine production creating industrial hazmat emergency planning considerations unique among Nevada communities.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
  • Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
  • Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
  • Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.

// Recommended Supplies

Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score7 / 10   High
Primary HazardExtreme Heat / Flash Flooding
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X (Heat Risk)
County FEMA Declarations34
Last Major EventFlash Flood (August 2022)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone (702) 267-2323
Evacuation RoutesI-15 North, I-15 South, US-95 North, US-93 North
Elevation1372 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

Clark County NV
Nevada · Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding
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7/10
High Risk

// Other Cities in Clark County NV

// Nearby Infrastructure Risks

Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.

Nellis Air Force Base NV
Military Installation  ·  Las Vegas  ·  US Air Force / Air Combat Command  ·  25-mi risk zone
7/10 High

Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.