Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 89130 in Las Vegas, NV. These include 23 floods, 10 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.7M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (23 total). Of these, 8 (35%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2023.
Las Vegas has experienced 10 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 Apr 1, 1963.
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 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 17, 1989.
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 (Aug 22, 2012), causing $5M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 27, 2007 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89130 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (23 events), hailstorms (10 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 64% 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 $10.5M in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89130) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 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 89130 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 $60.7M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89130). 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 →