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87023 Jarales, NM — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Jarales, NM (87023)

Jarales, NM (ZIP 87023) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.2M.

⛈️ Hailstorms — Primary Hazard

Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (11 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $557K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 4, 2025.

🌊 Floods

Jarales has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 4, 2025.

🌍 Earthquakes

Jarales has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 29, 2025.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Jarales has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 1975.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Jarales was Flash Flood on Sep 29, 2017, which caused $7.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 6, 2021), causing $750K in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Jarales, NM (87023)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87023 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), floods (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 87023?

Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jarales, NM, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $557K in property damage.

Is ZIP code 87023 (Jarales) prone to flooding?

Yes, Jarales (ZIP 87023) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 4, 2025.

Has Jarales (87023) ever been hit by a tornado?

Jarales has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 1975.

What was the worst natural disaster in Jarales, NM?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87023 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 29, 2017. This event caused $7.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 87023?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.2M in property damage in the Jarales, NM area (ZIP 87023). 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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