Government agency data shows 33 natural disaster events for ZIP 89408 in Fernley, NV. These include 13 wildfires, 11 earthquakes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M.
With 13 recorded incidents (39% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 Jun 9, 2018.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 25, 2020.
Fernley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Fernley has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Fernley has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fernley was Flash Flood on Jan 5, 2008, which caused $6.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89408 has experienced 33 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (13 events), earthquakes (11 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fernley, NV, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Fernley (ZIP 89408) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89408 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 5, 2008. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Fernley, NV area (ZIP 89408). 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 →