Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 89121 in Las Vegas, NV. These include 21 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (21 total). Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 23, 2023.
Las Vegas has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 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. 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 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 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 Aug 27, 2007, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 30, 1992), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89121 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (21 events), hailstorms (9 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.7M in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89121) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M 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 89121 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 27, 2007. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89121). 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 →