Government agency data shows 38 natural disaster events for ZIP 87714 in Cimarron, NM. These include 28 hailstorms, 8 floods, and 1 earthquake. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (28 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Cimarron has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Cimarron has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 11, 1980.
Cimarron has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 25, 1996.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cimarron was EF2 Tornado on Jul 25, 1996, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 2, 2018), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87714 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (8 events), earthquake (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cimarron, NM, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $350K in property damage.
Yes, Cimarron (ZIP 87714) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Cimarron has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 25, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87714 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 25, 1996. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.6M in property damage in the Cimarron, NM area (ZIP 87714). 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 →