Empire, NV (ZIP 89405) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 22 earthquakes, 14 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $35K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 37% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 Sep 12, 2017.
Empire has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Empire was Flash Flood on Jul 9, 2015, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89405 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (22 events), wildfires (14 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Empire, NV, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Empire (ZIP 89405) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89405 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 9, 2015. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $35K in property damage in the Empire, NV area (ZIP 89405). 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 →