Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the San Antonio, NM area (ZIP 87832). These include 29 wildfires, 17 hailstorms, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.6M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on May 9, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. 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 Sep 18, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (50%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 11, 2022.
San Antonio has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for San Antonio 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. Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2013 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87832 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (29 events), hailstorms (17 events), floods (14 events), earthquakes (11 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in San Antonio, NM, with 29 events documented.
Yes, San Antonio (ZIP 87832) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M 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 87832 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 $41.6M in property damage in the San Antonio, NM area (ZIP 87832). 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 →