Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 88045 in Road Forks, NM. These include 24 earthquakes, 9 hailstorms, and 6 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $297.5K.
The dominant hazard type for Road Forks is earthquakes, with 24 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 3, 2023.
Road Forks has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2017.
Road Forks has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Road Forks 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
Road Forks has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Road Forks was Flood on Aug 22, 2022, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88045 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include earthquakes (24 events), hailstorms (9 events), wildfires (6 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is earthquakes, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Earthquakes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Road Forks, NM, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Road Forks (ZIP 88045) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $295K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88045 was Flood, which occurred on Aug 22, 2022. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $297.5K in property damage in the Road Forks, NM area (ZIP 88045). 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 →