Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 88021 in Chaparral, NM. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.5M.
With 23 recorded incidents (59% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Chaparral has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 31, 1979.
Chaparral has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 21, 1989.
The most significant disaster event on record for Chaparral was 2" Hail on Apr 3, 2004, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 12, 2021), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88021 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Chaparral, NM, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.6M in property damage.
Yes, Chaparral (ZIP 88021) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Chaparral has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 31, 1979.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88021 was 2" Hail, which occurred on Apr 3, 2004. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.5M in property damage in the Chaparral, NM area (ZIP 88021). 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 →