Canoncito, NM (ZIP 87026) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $710K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (4 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 5, 2016.
Canoncito 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 $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Canoncito has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 10, 1974.
Canoncito has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jun 24, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canoncito was EF2 Tornado on Oct 10, 1974, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flood (Sep 12, 2013), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87026 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canoncito, NM, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Canoncito (ZIP 87026) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $460K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Canoncito 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 10, 1974.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87026 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 10, 1974. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $710K in property damage in the Canoncito, NM area (ZIP 87026). 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 →