ZIP code 87701, covering Las Vegas, NM, has 164 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 131 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 131 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $356K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 May 22, 2021.
Las Vegas has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $52.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 27, 1992.
Las Vegas has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
Las Vegas has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 15, 1985.
The most significant disaster event on record for Las Vegas was Flash Flood on Jun 21, 2024, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Sep 13, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87701 has experienced 164 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), floods (13 events), wildfires (13 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Las Vegas, NM, with 131 events documented. These events have caused a combined $356K in property damage.
Yes, Las Vegas (ZIP 87701) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Las Vegas has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $52.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 27, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87701 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 21, 2024. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Las Vegas, NM area (ZIP 87701). 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 →