Baker, NV (ZIP 89311) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 18 wildfires, 3 floods, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $8K.
The dominant hazard type for Baker is wildfires, with 18 recorded events making up 82% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Baker has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2015.
Baker has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Baker was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2015, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89311 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (18 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Baker, NV, with 18 events documented.
Yes, Baker (ZIP 89311) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89311 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2015. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8K in property damage in the Baker, NV area (ZIP 89311). 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 →