Moderate Risk Nevada  ·  Dam Proximity / Extreme Heat

Boulder City NV

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  NEVADA

6 / 10
Threat Score
Population
16340
Elevation
2525
feet above sea level
Primary Hazard
Dam Proximity / Extreme Heat
County FEMA Disasters
34
federally declared

Boulder City was built to house workers constructing Hoover Dam and sits closest to the dam of any Nevada city. Hoover Dam is both one of the most critical infrastructure assets in the American West — powering millions of homes and supplying water to the entire southwest — and a potential high-consequence failure point. Extreme desert heat and the structural significance of the nearby dam define the city's unique risk profile.

// Preparedness Recommendations

  • Ensure access to cooling or backup power.
  • Store additional drinking water.
  • Avoid outdoor activity during peak heat.
  • Check on vulnerable individuals.

// Recommended Supplies

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

// Risk Intelligence

Threat Score6 / 10   Moderate
Primary HazardDam Proximity / Extreme Heat
FEMA Flood ZoneZone X (Heat Risk)
County FEMA Declarations34
Last Major EventFlash Flood (August 2022)

// Emergency Information

Emergency Phone 702-293-9282
Evacuation RoutesI-15 North, I-15 South, US-95 North, US-93 North
Elevation2525 ft above sea level

// County Risk Profile

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

// Recent Incidents

Armed Domestic Extremist Rams Vehicle Through LADWP Power Substation Gate Near Boulder City in FBI-Investigated Terror Incident
Kidnapping / Terrorism  ·  2026-02-19
High

// 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.

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Hoover Dam AZ NV
Major Dam  ·  Boulder City, NV  ·  US Bureau of Reclamation  ·  30-mi risk zone
10/10 Critical

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