Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89108) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 22 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $55.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Las Vegas is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (27%) 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. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 5, 2025.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 1, 1963.
Las Vegas 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 Mar 30, 1992.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Las Vegas was 1.2" Hail on Jul 15, 2012, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 27, 2007), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89108 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events), hailstorms (11 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.5M in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89108) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Las Vegas 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 Mar 30, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89108 was 1.2" Hail, which occurred on Jul 15, 2012. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $55.8M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89108). 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 →