Overton, NV (ZIP 89040) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 floods, 20 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.8M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (56 total). Of these, 8 (14%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 11, 2012.
Overton has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2015.
Overton has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 1975.
Overton has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 17, 1989.
Overton has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 27, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Overton was Flood on Sep 8, 2014, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 29, 2021), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89040 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (56 events), earthquakes (20 events), hailstorms (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Overton, NV, with 56 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Overton (ZIP 89040) has 56 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
Overton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 17, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89040 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 8, 2014. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.8M in property damage in the Overton, NV area (ZIP 89040). 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 →