With 473 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 89410 in Gardnerville, NV has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 351 earthquakes, 102 wildfires, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (351 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 Feb 20, 2025.
Wildfires account for 22% of the disaster record here, with 102 events documented. Of these, 8 (8%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (47%) 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 $9.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
Gardnerville has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Gardnerville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gardnerville was Flood on Dec 31, 2022, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 8, 2015), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Dec 31, 2005 also caused significant damage ($973K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89410 has experienced 473 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (351 events), wildfires (102 events), floods (17 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gardnerville, NV, with 351 events documented.
Yes, Gardnerville (ZIP 89410) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89410 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2022. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Gardnerville, NV area (ZIP 89410). 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 →