Low Risk Nevada  ·  Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding

White Pine County NV

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

5/ 10
Threat Score
Population
9
Area
8,877
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding
FEMA Disasters
6
federally declared

White Pine County NV in Nevada faces extreme heat / flash flooding risk across its 8,877 square mile area. Ely on the Great Basin Highway serves this large remote east-central Nevada county. White Pine serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.

// 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 Score 5 / 10    Low Risk
Primary Hazard Extreme Heat / Flash Flooding
Secondary Hazard Wildfire
FEMA Flood Zone Low
Federally Declared Disasters 6
Last Major Event 2021 Extreme Heat
Event Frequency Annual

// Emergency Operations

Emergency Mgmt Phone (775) 289-4567
Emergency Shelters 2 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County White Pine County NV
State Nevada (NV)
Population 9
Area 8,877 sq miles
FEMA Region Low

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