ZIP code 89705, covering Carson City, NV, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.9M.
With 34 recorded incidents (67% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 14, 2048.
Carson City has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 22, 2020.
Carson City 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2023.
Carson City has experienced 2 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 Flood (Jan 1, 2006), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89705 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (34 events), earthquakes (8 events), floods (7 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carson City, NV, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Carson City (ZIP 89705) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M 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 89705 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 $4.9M in property damage in the Carson City, NV area (ZIP 89705). 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 →