Government agency data shows 26 natural disaster events for ZIP 87413 in Bloomfield, NM. These include 12 floods, 8 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Bloomfield is floods, with 12 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 9 (75%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
Bloomfield has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Bloomfield has experienced 3 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.
Bloomfield has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 1, 2016.
Bloomfield 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bloomfield 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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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87413 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events), hailstorms (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bloomfield, NM, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.7M in property damage.
Yes, Bloomfield (ZIP 87413) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 17, 2022.
Bloomfield 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.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87413 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.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.1M in property damage in the Bloomfield, NM area (ZIP 87413). 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 →