Lemitar, NM (ZIP 87823) has a moderate disaster history with 18 recorded events. These include 12 hailstorms, 4 earthquakes, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $40M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (12 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 $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2024.
Lemitar has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 28, 2013.
Lemitar has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 24, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lemitar was 3" Hail on Oct 5, 2004, which caused $40M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87823 has experienced 18 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), earthquakes (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lemitar, NM, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $40M in property damage.
Yes, Lemitar (ZIP 87823) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 24, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87823 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 $40M in property damage in the Lemitar, NM area (ZIP 87823). 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 →