Federal records document 196 natural disaster events in the Caliente, NV area (ZIP 89008). These include 82 wildfires, 80 earthquakes, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $880K.
With 82 recorded incidents (42% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (16%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Earthquakes account for 41% of the disaster record here, with 80 events documented. Of these, 4 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (26%) 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
Caliente has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2015.
Caliente has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Caliente was Flash Flood on Dec 21, 2010, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89008 has experienced 196 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (82 events), earthquakes (80 events), floods (27 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Caliente, NV, with 82 events documented.
Yes, Caliente (ZIP 89008) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $880K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89008 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Dec 21, 2010. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $880K in property damage in the Caliente, NV area (ZIP 89008). 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 →