Fallon, NV (ZIP 89406) has experienced 129 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 84 earthquakes, 40 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms.
The dominant hazard type for Fallon is earthquakes, with 84 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (17%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2024.
There have been 40 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (20%) 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 Jul 24, 2018.
Fallon has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Fallon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 9, 2012.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89406 has experienced 129 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (84 events), wildfires (40 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fallon, NV, with 84 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89406 was M3.3 Earthquake, which occurred on Jan 20, 2024. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
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 →