Gila, NM (ZIP 88038) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 68 wildfires, 7 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $200K.
With 68 recorded incidents (82% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 13 (19%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wildfire-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 18, 2023.
Gila has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
Gila has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
Gila has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 13, 1989.
Gila has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gila was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jul 19, 2010, which caused $75K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88038 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (68 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 82% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gila, NM, with 68 events documented.
Yes, Gila (ZIP 88038) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
Gila has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 13, 1989.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88038 was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Jul 19, 2010. This event caused $75K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $200K in property damage in the Gila, NM area (ZIP 88038). 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 →