Mesquite, NM (ZIP 88048) has a moderate disaster history with 12 recorded events. These include 5 floods, 4 hailstorms, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $352.5K.
With 5 recorded incidents (42% of all events), floods are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $325K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Mesquite has experienced 4 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 3, 2015.
Mesquite 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.
Mesquite has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 6, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mesquite was Flash Flood on Jul 22, 2025, which caused $250K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 88048 has experienced 12 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (5 events), hailstorms (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mesquite, NM, with 5 events documented. These events have caused a combined $325K in property damage.
Yes, Mesquite (ZIP 88048) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $325K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 22, 2025.
Mesquite 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 88048 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jul 22, 2025. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $352.5K in property damage in the Mesquite, NM area (ZIP 88048). 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 →