Anton Chico, NM (ZIP 87711) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 33 hailstorms, 1 earthquake, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.5K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 89% of all recorded events (33 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 5, 2024.
Anton Chico has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 27, 1986.
Anton Chico has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 23, 1981.
Anton Chico has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 29, 2016.
Anton Chico has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 30, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Anton Chico was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 30, 2014, which caused $45K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87711 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), earthquake (1 event), tornado (1 event), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Anton Chico, NM, with 33 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Anton Chico has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 23, 1981.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87711 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 30, 2014. This event caused $45K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $49.5K in property damage in the Anton Chico, NM area (ZIP 87711). 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 →