ZIP code 89444, covering Wellington, NV, has 181 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 110 earthquakes, 61 wildfires, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (110 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 20, 2025.
Wildfires account for 34% of the disaster record here, with 61 events documented. Of these, 5 (8%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Wellington has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 5 (56%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
Wellington has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wellington was Flood on Dec 31, 2022, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 31, 2005), causing $305K in damages.
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89444 has experienced 181 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (110 events), wildfires (61 events), floods (9 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wellington, NV, with 110 events documented.
Yes, Wellington (ZIP 89444) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89444 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2022. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.6M in property damage in the Wellington, NV area (ZIP 89444). 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 →