Newcomb, NM (ZIP 87455) shows 4 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $162K.
With 3 recorded incidents (75% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $162K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Newcomb has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 14, 2003.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newcomb was Flash Flood on Aug 16, 2022, which caused $150K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87455 has experienced 4 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events) and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newcomb, NM, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $162K in property damage.
Yes, Newcomb (ZIP 87455) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $162K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87455 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 16, 2022. This event caused $150K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $162K in property damage in the Newcomb, NM area (ZIP 87455). 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 →