Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 87420 in Shiprock, NM. These include 6 floods, 3 hailstorms, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
Shiprock has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2017.
Shiprock has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shiprock was Flash Flood on Aug 5, 2016, which caused $1M 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 87420 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (6 events), hailstorms (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shiprock, NM, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Shiprock (ZIP 87420) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 25, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87420 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 5, 2016. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Shiprock, NM area (ZIP 87420). 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 →