ZIP code 87027 in La Jara, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 4 hailstorms, 2 earthquakes, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2K.
The dominant hazard type for La Jara is hailstorms, with 4 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 11, 2021.
La Jara has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 26, 2018.
La Jara has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 10, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Jara was 1.5" Hail on Jul 14, 2014, which caused $2K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87027 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (4 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in La Jara, NM, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87027 was 1.5" Hail, which occurred on Jul 14, 2014. This event caused $2K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2K in property damage in the La Jara, NM area (ZIP 87027). 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 →