Nipton, CA (ZIP 92364) has experienced 64 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 floods, 14 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.5M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Nipton is floods, with 48 recorded events making up 75% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 Mar 14, 2023.
Nipton has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 2020.
Nipton has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 22, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Nipton was Flash Flood on Aug 15, 2018, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Aug 22, 2020), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 92364 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (48 events), wildfires (14 events), hailstorm (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Nipton, CA, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.3M in property damage.
Yes, Nipton (ZIP 92364) has 48 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 26, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 92364 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 15, 2018. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.5M in property damage in the Nipton, CA area (ZIP 92364). 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 →