Nixon, NV (ZIP 89424) has experienced 77 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 45 wildfires, 27 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.5M.
The dominant hazard type for Nixon is wildfires, with 45 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 11 (24%) 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 Dec 4, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 22, 2022.
Nixon has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 8, 2017.
Nixon has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2002.
Nixon has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 1973.
Nixon has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nixon was Flood on Jan 8, 2017, which caused $7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 10, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89424 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (45 events), earthquakes (27 events), floods (2 events), hailstorm (1 event), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nixon, NV, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Nixon (ZIP 89424) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 8, 2017.
Nixon has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89424 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 8, 2017. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.5M in property damage in the Nixon, NV area (ZIP 89424). 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 →