Salem, NM (ZIP 87941) shows 8 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 4 floods and 4 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $105K.
The dominant hazard type for Salem is floods, with 4 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
Salem has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Salem was Flash Flood on May 22, 2009, which caused $50K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87941 has experienced 8 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events) and hailstorms (4 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Salem, NM, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Salem (ZIP 87941) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 26, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87941 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 22, 2009. This event caused $50K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $105K in property damage in the Salem, NM area (ZIP 87941). 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 →