Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89120) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 23 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $731K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 23 recorded incidents (66% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $721K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 20, 2023.
Las Vegas has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Las Vegas has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 9, 1966.
Las Vegas has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2019.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 19, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Las Vegas was Flash Flood on Jul 3, 2011, which caused $200K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 7, 2008), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89120 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $721K in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89120) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $721K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 20, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89120 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 3, 2011. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $731K in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89120). 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 →