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87015 Edgewood, NM — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Edgewood, NM (87015)

Edgewood, NM (ZIP 87015) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Edgewood is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 81% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2025.

🌊 Floods

There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $401K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.

🔥 Wildfires

Edgewood has experienced 2 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 2, 2023.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Edgewood has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 20, 1956.

💨 Severe wind events

Edgewood has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 11, 2008.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Edgewood was 1.8" Hail on Oct 2, 2010, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 4, 2021), causing $250K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Edgewood, NM (87015)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87015 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), floods (11 events), wildfires (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 81% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 87015?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Edgewood, NM, with 65 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 87015 (Edgewood) prone to flooding?

Yes, Edgewood (ZIP 87015) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $401K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.

Has Edgewood (87015) ever been hit by a tornado?

Edgewood has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 20, 1956.

What was the worst natural disaster in Edgewood, NM?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87015 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 2, 2010. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 87015?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Edgewood, NM area (ZIP 87015). 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 →

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