ZIP code 87942 in Williamsburg, NM has a relatively limited disaster record, with 10 events documented. These include 6 hailstorms and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.7M.
The dominant hazard type for Williamsburg is hailstorms, with 6 recorded events making up 60% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Williamsburg has experienced 4 floods on record. 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williamsburg was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2020, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 31, 2008), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87942 has experienced 10 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (6 events) and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williamsburg, NM, with 6 events documented.
Yes, Williamsburg (ZIP 87942) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.7M 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 87942 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2020. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.7M in property damage in the Williamsburg, NM area (ZIP 87942). 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 →