Battle Mountain, NV (ZIP 89820) has experienced 180 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 133 wildfires, 32 earthquakes, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $29K.
With 133 recorded incidents (74% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 19 (14%) 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 Sep 9, 9999.
There have been 32 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 2, 2025.
Battle Mountain has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 27, 2010.
Battle Mountain has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $24K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2015.
Battle Mountain has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 21, 2020.
Battle Mountain has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Battle Mountain was Flash Flood on Sep 4, 2013, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89820 has experienced 180 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (133 events), earthquakes (32 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Battle Mountain, NV, with 133 events documented.
Yes, Battle Mountain (ZIP 89820) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2015.
Battle Mountain has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 1994.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89820 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 4, 2013. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $29K in property damage in the Battle Mountain, NV area (ZIP 89820). 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 →