Government agency data shows 11 natural disaster events for ZIP 87578 in Truchas, NM. These include 6 wildfires, 3 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $115K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 55% of all recorded events (6 total). Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2024.
Truchas has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
Truchas has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Truchas was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2016, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87578 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (6 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Truchas, NM, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Truchas (ZIP 87578) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 18, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87578 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2016. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $115K in property damage in the Truchas, NM area (ZIP 87578). 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 →