Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Reno, NV area (ZIP 89509). These include 59 earthquakes, 37 wildfires, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (59 total). Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 31, 2016.
There have been 37 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 20, 2020.
Reno has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Reno has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $2.5M 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.
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 89509 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (59 events), wildfires (37 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reno, NV, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Reno (ZIP 89509) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.5M 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 89509 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 $2.5M in property damage in the Reno, NV area (ZIP 89509). 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 →