Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89122) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 15 floods, 5 earthquakes, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $513.1K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Las Vegas is floods, with 15 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 4 (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 $478.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
Las Vegas has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 1, 2000.
Las Vegas has experienced 3 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 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 14, 1989.
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 89122 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (15 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $478.1K in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89122) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $478.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 25, 2022.
Las Vegas has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 14, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89122 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 $513.1K in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89122). 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 →