Federal records document 60 natural disaster events in the Boulder City, NV area (ZIP 89005). These include 27 floods, 20 earthquakes, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 27 recorded incidents (45% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (11%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 4, 2008.
Boulder City has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Boulder City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 8, 1998.
Boulder City has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 14, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boulder City was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2010, which caused $1M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89005 has experienced 60 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (27 events), earthquakes (20 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boulder City, NV, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Boulder City (ZIP 89005) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2025.
Boulder City has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 14, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89005 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2010. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Boulder City, NV area (ZIP 89005). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →