Government agency data shows 17 natural disaster events for ZIP 87718 in Eagle Nest, NM. These include 7 floods, 6 hailstorms, and 3 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 41% of all recorded events (7 total). Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
Eagle Nest has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Eagle Nest 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 2013.
Eagle Nest has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 11, 1980.
The most significant disaster event on record for Eagle Nest was Flash Flood on Aug 2, 2018, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 13, 2018), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87718 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (7 events), hailstorms (6 events), wildfires (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eagle Nest, NM, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Eagle Nest (ZIP 87718) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87718 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 2, 2018. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Eagle Nest, NM area (ZIP 87718). 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 →