El Prado, NM (ZIP 87529) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods, 2 wildfires, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.1M.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $129K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
El Prado has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 7, 2007.
El Prado 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.
El Prado has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 22, 1961.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Prado 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 87529 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), wildfires (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Prado, NM, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $129K in property damage.
Yes, El Prado (ZIP 87529) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $129K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87529 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 El Prado, NM area (ZIP 87529). 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 →