Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Carson City, NV area (ZIP 89704). These include 71 wildfires, 27 earthquakes, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
With 71 recorded incidents (66% 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 27 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 25% 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 Feb 14, 2024.
Carson City has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 11, 2014.
Carson City has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 27, 2025.
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 Jan 8, 2017, which caused $1.3M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jan 8, 2017), causing $350K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89704 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (71 events), earthquakes (27 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (4 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carson City, NV, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Carson City (ZIP 89704) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M 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 89704 was Flood, which occurred on Jan 8, 2017. This event caused $1.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Carson City, NV area (ZIP 89704). 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 →