Government agency data shows 28 natural disaster events for ZIP 87028 in Lajoya, NM. These include 20 earthquakes, 4 floods, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (20 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 30, 2023.
Lajoya has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
Lajoya has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
Lajoya has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lajoya was Flood on Sep 10, 2013, which caused $1.2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 23, 2021), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87028 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (20 events), floods (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lajoya, NM, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Lajoya (ZIP 87028) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87028 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 10, 2013. This event caused $1.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Lajoya, NM area (ZIP 87028). 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 →