Eureka, NV (ZIP 89316) has experienced 95 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 wildfires, 24 earthquakes, and 23 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 37% of all recorded events (35 total). Of these, 3 (9%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 8, 2018.
There have been 24 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 17, 2023.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (30%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Eureka has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 12, 2024.
Eureka has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eureka was Flood on Mar 10, 2023, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2023), causing $800K in damages. Flood on Mar 10, 2023 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89316 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (35 events), earthquakes (24 events), floods (23 events), severe wind events (7 events), and hailstorms (6 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eureka, NV, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Eureka (ZIP 89316) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89316 was Flood, which occurred on Mar 10, 2023. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Eureka, NV area (ZIP 89316). 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 →