Ely, NV (ZIP 89301) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 wildfires, 27 severe wind events, and 8 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (67 total). Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 12, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 20, 2025.
Ely has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 12, 2017.
Ely has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $6.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 21, 2014.
Ely has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2015.
Ely has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Winter storm events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ely was 82 mph High Wind on Jan 4, 2008, which caused $27K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89301 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (67 events), severe wind events (27 events), earthquakes (8 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ely, NV, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Ely (ZIP 89301) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 21, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89301 was 82 mph High Wind, which occurred on Jan 4, 2008. This event caused $27K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44K in property damage in the Ely, NV area (ZIP 89301). 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 →