Santa Teresa, NM (ZIP 88008) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.1M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Santa Teresa is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 14, 2021.
Santa Teresa has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 26, 2010.
Santa Teresa has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 6, 1997.
Santa Teresa has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 1, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Santa Teresa was 86 mph High Wind on Jan 17, 1996, which caused $10M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was 2" Hail (Sep 28, 2007), causing $8M in damages. Extreme Cold/Wind Chill on Feb 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88008 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzard (1 event), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Santa Teresa, NM, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.7M in property damage.
Yes, Santa Teresa (ZIP 88008) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 14, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88008 was 86 mph High Wind, which occurred on Jan 17, 1996. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.1M in property damage in the Santa Teresa, NM area (ZIP 88008). 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 →