Hernandez, NM (ZIP 87537) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 16 floods, 11 wildfires, and 9 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hernandez is floods, with 16 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 12 (75%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. 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 Apr 28, 2018.
Hernandez has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2024.
Hernandez has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 17, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hernandez 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 87537 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), wildfires (11 events), hailstorms (9 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hernandez, NM, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hernandez (ZIP 87537) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M 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 87537 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 $4.2M in property damage in the Hernandez, NM area (ZIP 87537). 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 →