Church Rock, NM (ZIP 87311) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 16 floods and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $883K. Across all recorded events, 5 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 94% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 8 (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 $883K in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 13, 2018.
Church Rock has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Church Rock was Flash Flood on Jul 4, 2015, which caused $300K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 2, 2010), causing $120K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87311 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 94% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Church Rock, NM, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $883K in property damage.
Yes, Church Rock (ZIP 87311) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $883K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87311 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 4, 2015. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $883K in property damage in the Church Rock, NM area (ZIP 87311). 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 →