Vadito, NM (ZIP 87579) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 12 floods and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.7M.
With 12 recorded incidents (67% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 12 (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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 12, 2022.
Vadito has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vadito was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2022, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2021), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87579 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (12 events) and wildfires (6 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vadito, NM, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.7M in property damage.
Yes, Vadito (ZIP 87579) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.7M 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 87579 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2022. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.7M in property damage in the Vadito, NM area (ZIP 87579). 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 →