Animas, NM (ZIP 88020) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 53 wildfires, 8 earthquakes, and 6 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $70K.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 77% of all recorded events (53 total). Of these, 10 (19%) 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 Feb 13, 2024.
Animas has experienced 8 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Animas has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $67.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Animas has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 15, 1961.
Animas has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Animas was 1" Hail on May 16, 2007, which caused $55K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88020 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (53 events), earthquakes (8 events), hailstorms (6 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 77% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Animas, NM, with 53 events documented.
Animas has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 15, 1961.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88020 was 1" Hail, which occurred on May 16, 2007. This event caused $55K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $70K in property damage in the Animas, NM area (ZIP 88020). 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 →