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87401 Farmington, NM — Natural Disaster History

📊 Disaster Profile: Farmington, NM (87401)

Farmington, NM (ZIP 87401) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 11 floods, 9 hailstorms, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.

🌊 Floods — Leading Threat

The dominant hazard type for Farmington is floods, with 11 recorded events making up 44% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.

⛈️ Hailstorms

Farmington has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2025.

💨 Severe wind events

Farmington has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 2024.

🌪️ Tornadoes

Farmington has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 1957.

Notable Events

The most significant disaster event on record for Farmington was Flash Flood on Aug 1, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 26, 2015), causing $1M in damages.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What natural disasters have occurred in Farmington, NM (87401)?

Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87401 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.

What is the most common natural hazard in ZIP code 87401?

Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmington, NM, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.

Is ZIP code 87401 (Farmington) prone to flooding?

Yes, Farmington (ZIP 87401) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.

Has Farmington (87401) ever been hit by a tornado?

Farmington has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 1957.

What was the worst natural disaster in Farmington, NM?

The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87401 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 1, 2010. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.

How much property damage have natural disasters caused in ZIP code 87401?

Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.7M in property damage in the Farmington, NM area (ZIP 87401). 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 →

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