Maxwell, NM (ZIP 87728) has a moderate disaster history with 46 recorded events. These include 41 hailstorms, 2 tornadoes, and 2 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (89% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Maxwell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 17, 1992.
Maxwell has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 27, 2023.
Maxwell 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 12, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Maxwell was Flood on Sep 12, 2013, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 29, 1964), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87728 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Maxwell, NM, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Maxwell (ZIP 87728) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 12, 2013.
Maxwell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $275K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 17, 1992.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87728 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 12, 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 Maxwell, NM area (ZIP 87728). 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 →