Pojoaque Valley, NM (ZIP 87501) has experienced 51 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.6M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (27 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Pojoaque Valley has experienced 2 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 12, 2024.
Pojoaque Valley has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 15, 1971.
Pojoaque Valley has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 1, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pojoaque Valley was Flash Flood on Jul 23, 2018, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2022), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87501 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (20 events), wildfires (2 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pojoaque Valley, NM, with 27 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100K in property damage.
Yes, Pojoaque Valley (ZIP 87501) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Pojoaque Valley has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 15, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87501 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 23, 2018. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.6M in property damage in the Pojoaque Valley, NM area (ZIP 87501). 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 →