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Las Vegas, Nevada Evacuation Routes

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Threat Assessment

Extreme Heat

Las Vegas regularly exceeds 115F in summer. Urban heat island effect adds 10+ degrees. Heat kills dozens annually in Clark County.

Flash Flood

Monsoon storms cause devastating flash floods in a city built on desert hardpan. Storm drains overwhelm quickly.

Earthquake

Las Vegas is near multiple fault systems. Moderate earthquake risk with potential for M6.0+ events.

Water Scarcity

Lake Mead at historically low levels. Colorado River compact renegotiation threatens long-term water supply for 2+ million residents.

Dust Storm

Desert dust storms reduce visibility and impact air quality, especially during summer wind events.

Evacuation Routes

I-15 South to Los Angeles
primary
Primary southern evacuation via I-15 through Primm and Baker to Los Angeles. The most-traveled route out of Las Vegas.
270 miles to Los Angeles4 hours (normal), 7-10 hours (evacuation)
EXTREME HEAT: Mojave Desert temperatures can exceed 120F - carry 2+ gallons water per person
50-mile stretch between Primm and Baker with NO services
Earthquake
Water Emergency
Flash Flood
I-15 North to St. George, Utah
primary
Northern evacuation via I-15 through Mesquite to St. George, Utah. Higher elevation and access to Utah resources.
120 miles to St. George1.75 hours (normal), 3-5 hours (evacuation)
I-15 through Virgin River Gorge is narrow and winding
Flash flood risk in gorge sections during monsoon
Extreme Heat
Water Scarcity
Industrial Accident
US-93 South to Phoenix
secondary
Southeastern evacuation via US-93 through Boulder City and over Hoover Dam bypass bridge to Kingman, AZ and on to Phoenix.
300 miles to Phoenix4.5 hours (normal), 7-10 hours (evacuation)
Remote desert highway - carry extra fuel and water
Hoover Dam area may be restricted during emergencies
Earthquake
Civil Unrest
Regional Disaster
US-95 North to Reno
secondary
Northwestern evacuation via US-95 through Tonopah toward Reno. Long, remote desert route for extreme situations.
450 miles to Reno6.5 hours (normal), 10-14 hours (evacuation)
EXTREMELY remote - 100+ mile stretches with NO services
Carry minimum 5 gallons water and extra fuel
Regional Disaster
I-15 Blocked
Nuclear Event
Las Vegas Wash Trail to Wetlands
foot
On-foot escape via Las Vegas Wash Trail from Henderson to the Las Vegas Wash wetlands and Lake Mead area.
8 miles to wetlands2.5-4 hours on foot
HEAT DANGER: DO NOT use midday in summer - risk of death from heat exposure
Carry minimum 1 gallon water per person
Vehicle Unavailable
Road Blockage
Grid Down

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Safe Zones & Rally Points

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Las Vegas Convention Center (Emergency Shelter)

shelter • Capacity: 20,000

H

University Medical Center (UMC)

hospital • Capacity: 541

H

Sunrise Hospital

hospital • Capacity: 664

H

Valley Hospital Medical Center

hospital • Capacity: 365

F

Clark County Fire Station 1

fire station

S

Cashman Center

shelter • Capacity: 5,000

R

UNLV Campus - Thomas & Mack Center

rally point

R

Harry Reid International Airport

resource

R

Sunset Park

rally point

R

Craig Ranch Regional Park

rally point

R

Nellis Air Force Base

resource

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Clark County Wetlands Park

rally point

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