Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 87530 in El Rito, NM. These include 10 wildfires, 9 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $368K.
With 10 recorded incidents (50% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 19, 2024.
El Rito has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $368K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
El Rito has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Rito was Flash Flood on Jun 20, 2024, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87530 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), floods (9 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Rito, NM, with 10 events documented.
Yes, El Rito (ZIP 87530) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $368K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87530 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 20, 2024. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $368K in property damage in the El Rito, NM area (ZIP 87530). 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 →