Smith, NV (ZIP 89430) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 10 earthquakes, 5 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $520K.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 25, 2010.
Smith has experienced 5 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
Smith has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $520K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 19, 2006.
Smith has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smith was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $305K in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $165K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89430 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (10 events), wildfires (5 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smith, NV, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Smith (ZIP 89430) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 19, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89430 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2005. This event caused $305K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $520K in property damage in the Smith, NV area (ZIP 89430). 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 →