Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89131) has a moderate disaster history with 23 recorded events. These include 22 floods and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. Across all recorded events, 4 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Las Vegas is floods, with 22 recorded events making up 96% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (45%) 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 $26M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 2, 2023.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Las Vegas was Flash Flood on Sep 11, 2012, which caused $20M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 22, 2012), causing $5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89131 has experienced 23 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (22 events) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 96% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26M in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89131) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89131 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 11, 2012. This event caused $20M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89131). 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 →