Mountainair, NM (ZIP 87036) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 18 hailstorms, 11 wildfires, and 3 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $21K. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mountainair is hailstorms, with 18 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 27, 2017.
Mountainair has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 1, 2018.
Mountainair has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mountainair was Flash Flood on Jun 19, 2024, which caused $10K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87036 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (18 events), wildfires (11 events), earthquakes (3 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mountainair, NM, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Mountainair (ZIP 87036) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87036 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 19, 2024. This event caused $10K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21K in property damage in the Mountainair, NM area (ZIP 87036). 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 →