Oasis, NV (ZIP 89835) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 270 natural disaster events on record. These include 154 earthquakes, 103 wildfires, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $289K.
The dominant hazard type for Oasis is earthquakes, with 154 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (1%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 23, 2024.
Wildfires account for 38% of the disaster record here, with 103 events documented. Of these, 10 (10%) 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 22, 2024.
Oasis has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2018.
Oasis has experienced 5 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $23.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 2, 2014.
Oasis has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 1979.
Oasis has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oasis was EF1 Tornado on Aug 19, 1979, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 89835 has experienced 270 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (154 events), wildfires (103 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oasis, NV, with 154 events documented.
Yes, Oasis (ZIP 89835) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 2, 2014.
Oasis has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 89835 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 19, 1979. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $289K in property damage in the Oasis, NV area (ZIP 89835). 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 →