Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Laughlin, NV area (ZIP 89029). These include 58 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 58 recorded incidents (83% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (12%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
Laughlin has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 6, 2025.
Laughlin has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 2015.
Laughlin has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 21, 2001.
Laughlin has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 24, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Laughlin was Flash Flood on Sep 5, 2009, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Sep 4, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89029 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (58 events), hailstorms (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 83% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Laughlin, NV, with 58 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.2M in property damage.
Yes, Laughlin (ZIP 89029) has 58 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 15, 2025.
Laughlin has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 21, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89029 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 5, 2009. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Laughlin, NV area (ZIP 89029). 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 →