Elephant Butte, NM (ZIP 87935) has a moderate disaster history with 11 recorded events. These include 4 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 3 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (4 total). Of these, 3 (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 $3.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
Elephant Butte has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2019.
Elephant Butte has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elephant Butte was Flash Flood on Jul 26, 2020, which caused $2.4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 13, 2013), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 87935 has experienced 11 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (4 events), hailstorms (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elephant Butte, NM, with 4 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.2M in property damage.
Yes, Elephant Butte (ZIP 87935) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 87935 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 26, 2020. This event caused $2.4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Elephant Butte, NM area (ZIP 87935). 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 →