Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89128) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Las Vegas is floods, with 14 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
Las Vegas has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. 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 Feb 4, 2001.
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 (Jun 30, 2016), causing $20K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89128 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (6 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $92K in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89128) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $92K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89128 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 $50.1M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89128). 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 →