ZIP code 87539 in La Madera, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 9 events documented. These include 4 floods, 4 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $185K.
With 4 recorded incidents (44% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2021.
La Madera has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
La Madera has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 17, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for La Madera was Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87539 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), wildfires (4 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 La Madera, NM, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $185K in property damage.
Yes, La Madera (ZIP 87539) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $185K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87539 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 19, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $185K in property damage in the La Madera, NM area (ZIP 87539). 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 →