Montello, NV (ZIP 89830) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 43 wildfires, 4 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $3M.
The dominant hazard type for Montello is wildfires, with 43 recorded events making up 88% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (12%) 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 6, 2024.
Montello has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 7, 2017.
Montello has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montello was Flood on Feb 7, 2017, which caused $3M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89830 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (43 events), floods (4 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 88% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montello, NV, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Montello (ZIP 89830) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 7, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89830 was Flood, which occurred on Feb 7, 2017. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3M in property damage in the Montello, NV area (ZIP 89830). 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 →