Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 89020 in Amargosa Valley, NV. These include 40 earthquakes, 6 floods, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $58K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (40 total). 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 Apr 17, 2021.
Amargosa Valley has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $58K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 21, 2023.
Amargosa Valley has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 10, 2004.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amargosa Valley was Flash Flood on Oct 18, 2015, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89020 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (40 events), floods (6 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amargosa Valley, NV, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Amargosa Valley (ZIP 89020) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $58K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 21, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89020 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 18, 2015. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58K in property damage in the Amargosa Valley, NV area (ZIP 89020). 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 →