Reno, NV (ZIP 89511) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 218 natural disaster events on record. These include 110 wildfires, 91 earthquakes, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Reno is wildfires, with 110 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (5%) 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 Sep 13, 2024.
Earthquakes account for 42% of the disaster record here, with 91 events documented. Of these, 3 (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 Mar 9, 2024.
Reno has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 29, 2025.
Reno has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
Reno has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reno was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $5.6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 27, 2025), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on Jan 8, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89511 has experienced 218 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (110 events), earthquakes (91 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reno, NV, with 110 events documented.
Yes, Reno (ZIP 89511) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.8M 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 89511 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2005. This event caused $5.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Reno, NV area (ZIP 89511). 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 →