ZIP code 87553 in Penasco, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 7 events documented. These include 4 wildfires and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $620K.
With 4 recorded incidents (57% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2024.
Penasco has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $620K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Penasco was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2021, which caused $500K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87553 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (4 events) and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Penasco, NM, with 4 events documented.
Yes, Penasco (ZIP 87553) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $620K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87553 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2021. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $620K in property damage in the Penasco, NM area (ZIP 87553). 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 →