Federal records document 113 natural disaster events in the Beowawe, NV area (ZIP 89821). These include 88 wildfires, 21 earthquakes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5K.
With 88 recorded incidents (78% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (17%) 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 Aug 9, 2019.
There have been 21 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
Beowawe has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $8.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2015.
Beowawe has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 13, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Beowawe was Flood on Jun 10, 2015, which caused $5K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89821 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (88 events), earthquakes (21 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 78% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Beowawe, NV, with 88 events documented.
Yes, Beowawe (ZIP 89821) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89821 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 10, 2015. This event caused $5K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5K in property damage in the Beowawe, NV area (ZIP 89821). 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 →