Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 89440 in Virginia City, NV. These include 20 wildfires, 16 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 20, 2017.
There have been 16 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 6, 2024.
Virginia City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Virginia City has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Virginia City was Flood on Jan 8, 2017, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 8, 2017), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89440 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (20 events), earthquakes (16 events), floods (6 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Virginia City, NV, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Virginia City (ZIP 89440) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89440 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 8, 2017. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Virginia City, NV area (ZIP 89440). 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 →