Springer, NM (ZIP 87747) has experienced 113 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 104 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $478K. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 92% of all recorded events (104 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $153K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 10, 2025.
Springer has experienced 5 wildfires on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Springer 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.
Springer has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jul 4, 1995.
Springer 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Springer was EF3 Tornado on May 29, 1964, which caused $250K in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87747 has experienced 113 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (104 events), wildfires (5 events), tornadoes (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 92% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springer, NM, with 104 events documented. These events have caused a combined $153K in property damage.
Yes, Springer (ZIP 87747) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2022.
Springer 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 87747 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 29, 1964. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $478K in property damage in the Springer, NM area (ZIP 87747). 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 →