ZIP code 89423, covering Minden, NV, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 wildfires, 15 earthquakes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.7M.
With 36 recorded incidents (52% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 14, 2048.
There have been 15 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (53%) 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 $7.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Minden has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Minden 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 Minden was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 8, 2015), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 1, 2006 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89423 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (36 events), earthquakes (15 events), floods (15 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Minden, NV, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Minden (ZIP 89423) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89423 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2005. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.7M in property damage in the Minden, NV area (ZIP 89423). 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 →