ZIP code 87731, covering Montezuma, NM, has 64 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $558K.
With 47 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $92K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 2, 2023.
Montezuma has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $466K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Montezuma has experienced 7 wildfires on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 13, 2023.
Montezuma has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $30 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 13, 1982.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montezuma was Flash Flood on Sep 10, 2022, which caused $200K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87731 has experienced 64 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (9 events), wildfires (7 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montezuma, NM, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $92K in property damage.
Yes, Montezuma (ZIP 87731) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $466K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2024.
Montezuma has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $30. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 13, 1982.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87731 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 10, 2022. This event caused $200K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $558K in property damage in the Montezuma, NM area (ZIP 87731). 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 →