Mule Creek, NM (ZIP 88051) has a moderate disaster history with 15 recorded events. These include 10 wildfires, 3 floods, and 2 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M.
The dominant hazard type for Mule Creek is wildfires, with 10 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 5, 2020.
Mule Creek has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 22, 2022.
Mule Creek has experienced 2 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 20, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mule Creek was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Aug 22, 2022), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88051 has experienced 15 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (10 events), floods (3 events), and hailstorms (2 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mule Creek, NM, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Mule Creek (ZIP 88051) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M 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 88051 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2013. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Mule Creek, NM area (ZIP 88051). 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 →