ZIP code 87531 in Embudo, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 3 events documented. These include 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $130K.
The dominant hazard type for Embudo is floods, with 3 recorded events making up 100% 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 $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Embudo was Flash Flood on Aug 12, 2022, which caused $70K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87531 has experienced 3 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 100% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Embudo, NM, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $130K in property damage.
Yes, Embudo (ZIP 87531) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K 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 87531 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 12, 2022. This event caused $70K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130K in property damage in the Embudo, NM area (ZIP 87531). 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 →