Stanley, NM (ZIP 87056) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 37 hailstorms, 3 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $364.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 82% of all recorded events (37 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 12, 2025.
Stanley has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 30, 2022.
Stanley has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 8, 1989.
Stanley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $81K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2014.
Stanley has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 29, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stanley was Flash Flood on Sep 4, 2021, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87056 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stanley, NM, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Stanley (ZIP 87056) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $275K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 30, 2022.
Stanley has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 8, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87056 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 4, 2021. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $364.5K in property damage in the Stanley, NM area (ZIP 87056). 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 →