ZIP code 87008, covering Cedar Crest, NM, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 2 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.1M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (38 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. 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 $86.1K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
Cedar Crest has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 1, 1994.
Cedar Crest has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 10, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cedar Crest was 1.8" Hail on Oct 2, 2010, which caused $6M in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87008 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (11 events), wildfires (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cedar Crest, NM, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $6M in property damage.
Yes, Cedar Crest (ZIP 87008) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $86.1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 28, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87008 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Oct 2, 2010. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.1M in property damage in the Cedar Crest, NM area (ZIP 87008). 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 →