Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Espanola, NM area (ZIP 87532). These include 26 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.2M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (26 total). Of these, 14 (54%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 41% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $112K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
Espanola has experienced 8 wildfires on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 21, 2021.
Espanola has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 17, 2011.
Espanola has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 26, 1966.
The most significant disaster event on record for Espanola was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2016, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jun 20, 2024), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87532 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (26 events), wildfires (8 events), earthquakes (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Espanola, NM, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.9M in property damage.
Yes, Espanola (ZIP 87532) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2024.
Espanola has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 26, 1966.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87532 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2016. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.2M in property damage in the Espanola, NM area (ZIP 87532). 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 →