ZIP code 87548 in Medanales, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 5 events documented. These include 4 floods and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $460K.
With 4 recorded incidents (80% 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $460K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Medanales has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 17, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Medanales was Flood on May 2, 2023, which caused $300K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87548 has experienced 5 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events) and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Medanales, NM, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $460K in property damage.
Yes, Medanales (ZIP 87548) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $460K 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 87548 was Flood, which occurred on May 2, 2023. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $460K in property damage in the Medanales, NM area (ZIP 87548). 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 →