Government agency data shows 14 natural disaster events for ZIP 87581 in Vallecitos, NM. These include 11 wildfires, 2 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $110K.
The dominant hazard type for Vallecitos is wildfires, with 11 recorded events making up 79% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Vallecitos has experienced 2 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 17, 2014.
Vallecitos has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vallecitos was Flash Flood on Jul 19, 2013, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87581 has experienced 14 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (11 events), floods (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 79% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vallecitos, NM, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Vallecitos (ZIP 87581) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $110K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 17, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87581 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 19, 2013. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $110K in property damage in the Vallecitos, NM area (ZIP 87581). 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 →