Kirtland, NM (ZIP 87417) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 5 floods, 2 hailstorms, and 1 severe wind event. Total documented property damage amounts to $670K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (5 total). Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $670K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
Kirtland has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 11, 2015.
Kirtland 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 Kirtland was Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2024, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87417 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirtland, NM, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $670K in property damage.
Yes, Kirtland (ZIP 87417) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $670K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87417 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2024. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $670K in property damage in the Kirtland, NM area (ZIP 87417). 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 →