Socorro, NM (ZIP 87801) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 11 earthquakes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.9M.
The dominant hazard type for Socorro is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. 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 $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 11, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $890K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
Socorro has experienced 8 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jul 13, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Socorro was 3" Hail on Oct 5, 2004, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 26, 2013), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87801 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), earthquakes (11 events), floods (11 events), and wildfires (8 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Socorro, NM, with 17 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40M in property damage.
Yes, Socorro (ZIP 87801) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $890K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87801 was 3" Hail, which occurred on Oct 5, 2004. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.9M in property damage in the Socorro, NM area (ZIP 87801). 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 →