Hachita, NM (ZIP 88040) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 12 wildfires, 3 earthquakes, and 3 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $75K.
The dominant hazard type for Hachita is wildfires, with 12 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (67%) 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 May 21, 2018.
Hachita has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 12, 2021.
Hachita has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2017.
Hachita has experienced 1 flood 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 $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 10, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hachita was Flash Flood on Jul 10, 2008, which caused $70K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88040 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (12 events), earthquakes (3 events), hailstorms (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hachita, NM, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Hachita (ZIP 88040) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 10, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88040 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 10, 2008. This event caused $70K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $75K in property damage in the Hachita, NM area (ZIP 88040). 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 →