Government agency data shows 15 natural disaster events for ZIP 87549 in Ojo Caliente, NM. These include 13 floods, 1 earthquake, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ojo Caliente is floods, with 13 recorded events making up 87% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 20, 2024.
Ojo Caliente has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 17, 1973.
Ojo Caliente has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 9, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ojo Caliente was Flash Flood on Aug 22, 2016, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 2, 2023), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87549 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (13 events), earthquake (1 event), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 87% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ojo Caliente, NM, with 13 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.9M in property damage.
Yes, Ojo Caliente (ZIP 87549) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M 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 87549 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 $2.9M in property damage in the Ojo Caliente, NM area (ZIP 87549). 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 →