ZIP code 87020, covering Grants, NM, has 59 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 wildfires, 14 floods, and 11 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (32 total). Of these, 3 (9%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 28, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Grants has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 18, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grants was Flood on Sep 13, 2013, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 4, 2015), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87020 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (32 events), floods (14 events), hailstorms (11 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grants, NM, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Grants (ZIP 87020) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87020 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 13, 2013. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Grants, NM area (ZIP 87020). 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 →