Mora, NM (ZIP 87732) has experienced 67 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 26 floods, 26 hailstorms, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.3M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 26 recorded incidents (39% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 22 (85%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 14, 2023.
Mora has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 29, 2017.
Mora has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mora was Flash Flood on Jul 21, 2022, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. 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 87732 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (26 events), hailstorms (26 events), wildfires (13 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mora, NM, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.3M in property damage.
Yes, Mora (ZIP 87732) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2025.
Mora has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 21, 1973.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87732 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 21, 2022. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.3M in property damage in the Mora, NM area (ZIP 87732). 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 →