ZIP code 87517 in Carson, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 6 events documented. These include 3 floods, 2 severe wind events, and 1 wildfire. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M.
The dominant hazard type for Carson is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $122K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
Carson has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 15, 2021.
Carson has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 7, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carson was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Dec 15, 2021, which caused $5M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87517 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carson, NM, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $122K in property damage.
Yes, Carson (ZIP 87517) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $122K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87517 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Dec 15, 2021. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.1M in property damage in the Carson, NM area (ZIP 87517). 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 →