Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 87042 in Peralta, NM. These include 10 hailstorms, 4 floods, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $250K.
The dominant hazard type for Peralta is hailstorms, with 10 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Peralta has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 10, 2013.
Peralta has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peralta was 4.5" Hail on Sep 30, 1998, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87042 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), floods (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peralta, NM, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $150K in property damage.
Yes, Peralta (ZIP 87042) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87042 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Sep 30, 1998. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $250K in property damage in the Peralta, NM area (ZIP 87042). 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 →