Watrous, NM (ZIP 87753) has a moderate disaster history with 26 recorded events. These include 24 hailstorms, 1 flood, and 1 tornado. Total documented property damage amounts to $31K.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (24 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
Watrous has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2013.
Watrous has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 21, 1973.
The most significant disaster event on record for Watrous was Flash Flood on Aug 9, 2013, which caused $25K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87753 has experienced 26 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), flood (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Watrous, NM, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6K in property damage.
Yes, Watrous (ZIP 87753) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2013.
Watrous 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 87753 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 9, 2013. This event caused $25K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31K in property damage in the Watrous, NM area (ZIP 87753). 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 →