Government records show 258 natural disaster events affecting the Raton, NM area (ZIP 87740) — a notably active disaster history. These include 128 hailstorms, 112 earthquakes, and 8 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
With 128 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $352K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 17, 2025.
Earthquakes account for 43% of the disaster record here, with 112 events documented. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for seismic events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 18, 2025.
Raton has experienced 8 wildfires on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 30, 2019.
Raton has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Raton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 20, 2024.
Raton has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 29, 1964.
The most significant disaster event on record for Raton was Flood on Sep 12, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Jun 21, 2004), causing $300K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87740 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (128 events), earthquakes (112 events), wildfires (8 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Raton, NM, with 128 events documented. These events have caused a combined $352K in property damage.
Yes, Raton (ZIP 87740) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2019.
Raton has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 29, 1964.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87740 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 2013. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Raton, NM area (ZIP 87740). 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 →