Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Glenwood, NM area (ZIP 88039). These include 147 wildfires, 12 floods, and 7 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 147 recorded incidents (89% of all events), wildfires are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 22 (15%) 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 Oct 18, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $2.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
Glenwood has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 13, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glenwood was Flash Flood on Sep 14, 2013, which caused $1.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 14, 2013), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88039 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (147 events), floods (12 events), and hailstorms (7 events). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 89% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glenwood, NM, with 147 events documented.
Yes, Glenwood (ZIP 88039) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 5, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88039 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 14, 2013. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Glenwood, NM area (ZIP 88039). 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 →