Federal records document 89 natural disaster events in the Carson City, NV area (ZIP 89701). These include 47 wildfires, 28 earthquakes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.2M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (47 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 14, 2048.
There have been 28 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Carson City has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Carson City has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carson City was Flood on Dec 31, 2005, which caused $3.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 8, 2015), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Jan 8, 2017 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89701 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (47 events), earthquakes (28 events), floods (10 events), and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carson City, NV, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Carson City (ZIP 89701) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89701 was Flood, which occurred on Dec 31, 2005. This event caused $3.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.2M in property damage in the Carson City, NV area (ZIP 89701). 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 →