Paguate, NM (ZIP 87040) shows 3 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 1 earthquake, 1 flood, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $50K.
With 1 recorded incidents (33% of all events), earthquakes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2004.
Paguate has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 4, 2015.
Paguate has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 5, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paguate was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87040 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which accounts for 33% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paguate, NM, with 1 event documented.
Yes, Paguate (ZIP 87040) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 4, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87040 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $50K in property damage in the Paguate, NM area (ZIP 87040). 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 →