Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Winston, NM area (ZIP 87943). These include 108 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $130K.
With 108 recorded incidents (89% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 15 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 4, 2024.
Winston has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 9, 2015.
Winston has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2016.
Winston has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 19, 2011.
Winston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 13, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Winston was Flash Flood on Aug 24, 2009, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87943 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (108 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Winston, NM, with 108 events documented.
Yes, Winston (ZIP 87943) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $130K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87943 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Aug 24, 2009. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130K in property damage in the Winston, NM area (ZIP 87943). 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 →