Las Vegas, NV (ZIP 89139) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 25 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $50.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 81% of all recorded events (25 total). Of these, 6 (24%) 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 $643K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2025.
Las Vegas has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 26, 1963.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 8, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Las Vegas was 2" Hail on Jun 30, 2016, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 3, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89139 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (25 events), hailstorms (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 81% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NV, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $643K in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 89139) has 25 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $643K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89139 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Jun 30, 2016. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50.6M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NV area (ZIP 89139). 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 →