White Sands Miss, NM (ZIP 88002) has a moderate disaster history with 17 recorded events. These include 7 hailstorms, 5 wildfires, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1K.
The dominant hazard type for White Sands Miss is hailstorms, with 7 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2022.
White Sands Miss 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 Apr 21, 2016.
White Sands Miss has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for White Sands Miss was 1" Hail on Jul 6, 2003, which caused $1K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88002 has experienced 17 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (7 events), wildfires (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in White Sands Miss, NM, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88002 was 1" Hail, which occurred on Jul 6, 2003. This event caused $1K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1K in property damage in the White Sands Miss, NM area (ZIP 88002). 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 →