Hawthorne, NV (ZIP 89415) has experienced 181 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 158 earthquakes, 16 wildfires, and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $15K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 87% of all recorded events (158 total). Of these, 4 (3%) 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 Jul 8, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (25%) 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 Aug 27, 2024.
Hawthorne has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 3, 2023.
Hawthorne has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 7, 2011.
Hawthorne has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 5, 2015.
Hawthorne has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 18, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hawthorne was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 18, 2003, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89415 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (158 events), wildfires (16 events), hailstorms (4 events), flood (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hawthorne, NV, with 158 events documented.
Yes, Hawthorne (ZIP 89415) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 7, 2011.
Hawthorne has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 5, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89415 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jun 18, 2003. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15K in property damage in the Hawthorne, NV area (ZIP 89415). 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 →