Chacon, NM (ZIP 87713) has a moderate disaster history with 25 recorded events. These include 18 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Chacon is floods, with 18 recorded events making up 72% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 16 (89%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2022.
Chacon has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Chacon has experienced 3 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chacon was Flash Flood on Jul 13, 2021, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 21, 2022), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87713 has experienced 25 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (18 events), hailstorms (4 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chacon, NM, with 18 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Chacon (ZIP 87713) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87713 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 13, 2021. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.2M in property damage in the Chacon, NM area (ZIP 87713). 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 →