Mc Dermitt, NV (ZIP 89421) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 63 wildfires, 14 severe wind events, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $64K. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 63 recorded incidents (77% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (21%) 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 Oct 17, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $61K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Mc Dermitt has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 23, 2001.
Mc Dermitt has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 5, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Dermitt was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 13, 2012, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89421 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (63 events), severe wind events (14 events), earthquakes (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Dermitt, NV, with 63 events documented.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89421 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 13, 2012. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $64K in property damage in the Mc Dermitt, NV area (ZIP 89421). 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 →