Vanadium, NM (ZIP 88023) shows 9 recorded natural disaster events — a comparatively quiet history. These include 3 hailstorms, 3 wildfires, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $322.3K.
The dominant hazard type for Vanadium is hailstorms, with 3 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 23, 2013.
Vanadium has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 31, 2011.
Vanadium has experienced 2 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 $52K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2008.
Vanadium has experienced 1 tornado on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 12, 1957.
The most significant disaster event on record for Vanadium was EF3 Tornado on Oct 12, 1957, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88023 has experienced 9 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (3 events), wildfires (3 events), floods (2 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Vanadium, NM, with 3 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.3K in property damage.
Yes, Vanadium (ZIP 88023) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $52K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2008.
Vanadium has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 12, 1957.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88023 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 12, 1957. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $322.3K in property damage in the Vanadium, NM area (ZIP 88023). 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 →