Government agency data shows 44 natural disaster events for ZIP 85534 in Hidalgo, NM. These include 32 earthquakes, 7 wildfires, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $295K.
The dominant hazard type for Hidalgo is earthquakes, with 32 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 3, 2023.
Hidalgo has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 30, 2023.
Hidalgo has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
Hidalgo has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hidalgo was Flood on Aug 22, 2022, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 85534 has experienced 44 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (32 events), wildfires (7 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hidalgo, NM, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Hidalgo (ZIP 85534) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $295K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 85534 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2022. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $295K in property damage in the Hidalgo, NM area (ZIP 85534). 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 →