Gabbs, NV (ZIP 89409) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 21 earthquakes and 8 wildfires.
The dominant hazard type for Gabbs is earthquakes, with 21 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (10%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 15, 2016.
Gabbs has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 13, 2023.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89409 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (21 events) and wildfires (8 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gabbs, NV, with 21 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89409 was Wildfire: Ellsworth (702 acres), which occurred on Jan 13, 2023. 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 →