Federal records document 65 natural disaster events in the Hiko, NV area (ZIP 89017). These include 31 wildfires, 22 earthquakes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37K.
With 31 recorded incidents (48% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 4, 2021.
There have been 22 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 11, 2024.
Hiko has experienced 10 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
Hiko has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 31, 2000.
Hiko has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hiko was Flash Flood on Sep 13, 2022, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89017 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (31 events), earthquakes (22 events), floods (10 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hiko, NV, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Hiko (ZIP 89017) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $36K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2022.
Hiko has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 31, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89017 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 2022. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37K in property damage in the Hiko, NV area (ZIP 89017). 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 →