Monticello, NM (ZIP 87939) has a moderate disaster history with 16 recorded events. These include 7 wildfires, 4 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $80K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (7 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Monticello has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 24, 2017.
Monticello has experienced 3 floods 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
Monticello has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Monticello was Flash Flood on Jul 11, 2015, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87939 has experienced 16 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (7 events), hailstorms (4 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Monticello, NM, with 7 events documented.
Yes, Monticello (ZIP 87939) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87939 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 11, 2015. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80K in property damage in the Monticello, NM area (ZIP 87939). 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 →