Fruitland, NM (ZIP 87416) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 8 floods, 5 hailstorms, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Fruitland is floods, with 8 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Fruitland has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2017.
Fruitland 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.
Fruitland has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fruitland was Flash Flood on Aug 1, 2010, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 25, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87416 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fruitland, NM, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.3M in property damage.
Yes, Fruitland (ZIP 87416) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Fruitland 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 87416 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 $3.3M in property damage in the Fruitland, NM area (ZIP 87416). 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 →