San Fidel, NM (ZIP 87049) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 floods, 7 hailstorms, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $640.5K.
The dominant hazard type for San Fidel is floods, with 7 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $640.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2022.
San Fidel has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2022.
San Fidel has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Nov 24, 2004.
San Fidel has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Fidel was Flash Flood on Oct 4, 2015, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 24, 2011), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87049 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (7 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Fidel, NM, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $640.5K in property damage.
Yes, San Fidel (ZIP 87049) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $640.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87049 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 4, 2015. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $640.5K in property damage in the San Fidel, NM area (ZIP 87049). 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 →