Winnemucca, NV (ZIP 89445) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 222 natural disaster events on record. These include 187 wildfires, 33 earthquakes, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $8K.
With 187 recorded incidents (84% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 25 (13%) 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 Sep 9, 9999.
There have been 33 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 25, 2025.
Winnemucca has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 5, 2009.
Winnemucca has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winnemucca was Flash Flood on Jun 5, 2009, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89445 has experienced 222 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (187 events), earthquakes (33 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 84% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winnemucca, NV, with 187 events documented.
Yes, Winnemucca (ZIP 89445) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 5, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89445 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 5, 2009. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8K in property damage in the Winnemucca, NV area (ZIP 89445). 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 →