Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89117) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 17 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $100.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Las Vegas is floods, with 17 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $307K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2023.
Las Vegas has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100M 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 Feb 4, 2001.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 29, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Las Vegas was 2" Hail on Jun 30, 2016, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 1.2" Hail (Jul 15, 2012), causing $50M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89117 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $307K in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89117) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $307K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89117 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2016. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $100.3M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89117). 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 →