Cochiti Lake, NM (ZIP 87083) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 6 wildfires, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Cochiti Lake is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Cochiti Lake has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 16, 2022.
Cochiti Lake has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 31, 2020.
Cochiti Lake has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 19, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cochiti Lake was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87083 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), wildfires (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cochiti Lake, NM, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6.3M in property damage.
Yes, Cochiti Lake (ZIP 87083) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87083 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Cochiti Lake, NM area (ZIP 87083). 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 →