Pioche, NV (ZIP 89043) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 wildfires, 36 floods, and 8 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $591K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (67 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (31%) 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 $591K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
Pioche has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 6, 2023.
Pioche has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 16, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pioche was Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2018, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89043 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (67 events), floods (36 events), earthquakes (8 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pioche, NV, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Pioche (ZIP 89043) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $591K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89043 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 19, 2018. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $591K in property damage in the Pioche, NV area (ZIP 89043). 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 →