Torreon, NM (ZIP 87061) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $26K.
With 11 recorded incidents (52% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 27, 2017.
Torreon has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2023.
Torreon has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 4, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Torreon was Flash Flood on Aug 10, 2013, which caused $15K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87061 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), hailstorms (7 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Torreon, NM, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Torreon (ZIP 87061) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 4, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87061 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 10, 2013. This event caused $15K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26K in property damage in the Torreon, NM area (ZIP 87061). 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 →