ZIP code 89801, covering Jiggs, NV, has 153 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 117 wildfires, 13 earthquakes, and 10 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $148.5K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 76% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 13 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 10, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 4, 2022.
Jiggs has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2023.
Jiggs has experienced 9 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $47K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Jiggs has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 1, 2004.
Jiggs has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1987.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jiggs was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 1, 2004, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89801 has experienced 153 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (117 events), earthquakes (13 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jiggs, NV, with 117 events documented.
Yes, Jiggs (ZIP 89801) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $47K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2015.
Jiggs has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1987.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89801 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Aug 1, 2004. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $148.5K in property damage in the Jiggs, NV area (ZIP 89801). 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 →