Goldfield, NV (ZIP 89013) has experienced 163 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 153 earthquakes, 9 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $500.2M.
With 153 recorded incidents (94% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 9, 2024.
Goldfield has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $500.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 20, 2023.
Goldfield has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 25, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Goldfield was Flash Flood on Aug 20, 2023, which caused $500M in property damage.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 89013 has experienced 163 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (153 events), floods (9 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Goldfield, NV, with 153 events documented.
Yes, Goldfield (ZIP 89013) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $500.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89013 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 20, 2023. This event caused $500M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $500.2M in property damage in the Goldfield, NV area (ZIP 89013). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →