Questa, NM (ZIP 87556) shows 7 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 floods, 3 wildfires, and 1 hailstorm. Total documented property damage amounts to $80K.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (3 total). Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
Questa has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2013.
Questa has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 2, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Questa was Debris Flow on Jul 31, 2025, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87556 has experienced 7 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (3 events), wildfires (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Questa, NM, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Questa (ZIP 87556) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 31, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87556 was Debris Flow, which occurred on Jul 31, 2025. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80K in property damage in the Questa, NM area (ZIP 87556). 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 →