Reno, NV (ZIP 89502) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 wildfires, 17 earthquakes, and 8 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.1M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
With 41 recorded incidents (54% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 20, 2020.
There have been 17 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 22% 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 Mar 9, 2024.
Reno has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Reno has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Reno has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 20, 2013.
Reno has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 16, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reno was Flash Flood on Jul 27, 2025, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 8, 2017), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89502 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (41 events), earthquakes (17 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reno, NV, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Reno (ZIP 89502) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Reno has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 16, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89502 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 27, 2025. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.1M in property damage in the Reno, NV area (ZIP 89502). 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 →