ZIP code 87821, covering Datil, NM, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 wildfires, 5 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $225K.
With 47 recorded incidents (89% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 7 (15%) 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 Jul 31, 2024.
Datil has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
Datil has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Datil was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2021, which caused $100K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87821 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (47 events), floods (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Datil, NM, with 47 events documented.
Yes, Datil (ZIP 87821) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $225K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87821 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2021. This event caused $100K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $225K in property damage in the Datil, NM area (ZIP 87821). 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 →