Hillsboro, NM (ZIP 88042) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 15 wildfires, 9 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $87.5K. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (15 total). Of these, 3 (20%) 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 3, 2023.
Hillsboro has experienced 9 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to hailstorms in this area. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 19, 2017.
Hillsboro has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Hillsboro has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 16, 1971.
Hillsboro has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 20, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hillsboro was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Sep 20, 1997, which caused $40K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88042 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (15 events), hailstorms (9 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hillsboro, NM, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Hillsboro (ZIP 88042) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $40K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 11, 2010.
Hillsboro has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 16, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 88042 was 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Sep 20, 1997. This event caused $40K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $87.5K in property damage in the Hillsboro, NM area (ZIP 88042). 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 →