ZIP code 87520 in Chama, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 8 events documented. These include 5 hailstorms, 1 earthquake, and 1 flood. Total documented property damage amounts to $155K.
The dominant hazard type for Chama is hailstorms, with 5 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 2, 2019.
Chama has experienced 1 earthquake on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 23, 1966.
Chama has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 17, 2010.
Chama has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 29, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chama was EF1 Tornado on Sep 29, 2014, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87520 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (5 events), earthquake (1 event), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chama, NM, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50K in property damage.
Yes, Chama (ZIP 87520) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 17, 2010.
Chama has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $100K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 29, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87520 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Sep 29, 2014. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $155K in property damage in the Chama, NM area (ZIP 87520). 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 →