ZIP code 87045 in Prewitt, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 8 floods and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $331K.
With 8 recorded incidents (80% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $331K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 5, 2012.
Prewitt has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 25, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prewitt was Flash Flood on Aug 5, 2012, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87045 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events) and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prewitt, NM, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $331K in property damage.
Yes, Prewitt (ZIP 87045) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $331K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 5, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87045 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 5, 2012. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $331K in property damage in the Prewitt, NM area (ZIP 87045). 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 →