ZIP code 89510, covering Reno, NV, has 138 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 102 wildfires, 29 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M.
The dominant hazard type for Reno is wildfires, with 102 recorded events making up 74% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (16%) 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 29 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 21% 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 Dec 19, 2023.
Reno has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Reno has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 21, 2014.
Reno has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 3, 1973.
Reno has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reno was Flood on Jan 8, 2017, which caused $7M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89510 has experienced 138 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (102 events), earthquakes (29 events), floods (3 events), hailstorms (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reno, NV, with 102 events documented.
Yes, Reno (ZIP 89510) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2025.
Reno has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 3, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89510 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 8, 2017. This event caused $7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Reno, NV area (ZIP 89510). 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 →