Chamisal, NM (ZIP 87521) shows 6 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 wildfires and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $570K.
The dominant hazard type for Chamisal is wildfires, with 4 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jan 16, 2024.
Chamisal has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $570K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chamisal was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2021, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87521 has experienced 6 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (4 events) and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chamisal, NM, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Chamisal (ZIP 87521) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $570K 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 87521 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2021. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $570K in property damage in the Chamisal, NM area (ZIP 87521). 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 →