Carson City, NV (ZIP 89703) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal source records. These include 43 wildfires, 26 earthquakes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M.
With 43 recorded incidents (54% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 14, 2048.
There have been 26 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 21, 2024.
Carson City has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Carson City has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2014.
Carson City has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 1, 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 Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal source records, ZIP code 89703 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (43 events), earthquakes (26 events), floods (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carson City, NV, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Carson City (ZIP 89703) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M 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 89703 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 $4.7M in property damage in the Carson City, NV area (ZIP 89703). This figure is based on historical records from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present plus older wildfire source records where available. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from NOAA Storm Events Database and USGS earthquake/wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source; some wildfire records contain older or approximate historical years. Full methodology →