Wadsworth, NV (ZIP 89442) has experienced 62 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 wildfires, 13 earthquakes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.6M.
The dominant hazard type for Wadsworth is wildfires, with 39 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (18%) 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 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 19, 2023.
Wadsworth has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Wadsworth has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 24, 2017.
Wadsworth has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wadsworth was Flash Flood on Jan 5, 2008, which caused $6.6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89442 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (39 events), earthquakes (13 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wadsworth, NV, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Wadsworth (ZIP 89442) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89442 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jan 5, 2008. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.6M in property damage in the Wadsworth, NV area (ZIP 89442). 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 →