Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Los Alamos, NM area (ZIP 87544). These include 28 hailstorms, 25 wildfires, and 19 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $17.8M.
The dominant hazard type for Los Alamos is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2025.
There have been 25 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 34% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (32%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2024.
There have been 19 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (47%) 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 $17.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
Los Alamos has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 17, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Los Alamos was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2011, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 21, 2011), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 21, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87544 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), wildfires (25 events), floods (19 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Los Alamos, NM, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Los Alamos (ZIP 87544) has 19 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87544 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2011. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17.8M in property damage in the Los Alamos, NM area (ZIP 87544). 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 →