Government agency data shows 32 natural disaster events for ZIP 87062 in Veguita, NM. These include 15 earthquakes, 10 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2M.
Earthquakes represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (15 total). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 29, 2025.
Veguita has experienced 10 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $57K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
Veguita has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
Veguita has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Veguita was Flash Flood on Jul 6, 2021, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 6, 2021), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87062 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (15 events), hailstorms (10 events), floods (6 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Veguita, NM, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Veguita (ZIP 87062) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87062 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 6, 2021. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2M in property damage in the Veguita, NM area (ZIP 87062). 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 →